Swachhata Samachar January 2024 Hindi

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This January 2024 issue of Swachhata Samachar provides a broad account of progress and activities under Swachh Bharat Mission–Grameen. It reviews the growth of ODF Plus villages and presents programme achievements relating to solid waste management, liquid waste management, plastic waste management and biogas infrastructure. The newsletter documents Swachhata Pakhwada activities undertaken by government institutions and other organizations, including cleanliness drives, competitions, plogging, fumigation, awareness programmes and public participation initiatives. It also highlights the connection between sanitation, water, climate resilience and women’s empowerment, including discussions on India’s achievements under SBM-G and Jal Jeevan Mission. State-level experiences and exposure visits demonstrate innovative approaches to waste management, communication and behavioural change. The issue also reflects the role of partnerships and coordinated action in scaling sanitation initiatives and sustaining outcomes. By bringing together programme statistics, policy messages, field stories and awareness activities, the newsletter acts as a communication and knowledge-sharing platform. It supports learning across states and stakeholders and encourages continued public participation in achieving safe sanitation, cleaner environments and improved quality of life in rural communities.