Close X
Friday, September 20, 2024
ADVT 
India

More Than 62 Lakh Toilets Built Under Swachh Bharat Mission

Darpan News Desk IANS, 03 Dec, 2015 10:47 AM
    "In respect of Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) against expected outcome of 50 lakh for individual household latrines for the year 2014-15, 58,54,987 latrines were constructed, which is an achievement of 117 percent of the expected outcome.
     
    "Of these, 49.49 lakh household latrines were constructed after the launch of Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin), indicating more than 446 percent increase in construction of toilets after the launch of SBM (G) as compared to pre-SBM period of 2014-15. During 2015-16, 62.38 lakh toilets have already been constructed as on November 30, 2015," Minister of State for Drinking Water and Sanitation Ram Kripal Yadav told the Lok Sabha.
     
    The government has a target of building 1.04 crore individual household toilets by October 2, 2019.

    MORE India ARTICLES

    The Greatest Thing About India Is It's Secular, Inclusive: Photojournalist Steve McCurry

    The Greatest Thing About India Is It's Secular, Inclusive: Photojournalist Steve McCurry
    Steve McCurry, whose camera captured the haunting and iconic "Afghan Girl" for an NG cover, said "secularism and inclusiveness are one of the greatest things about India" although there could be contradictions about the country.

    The Greatest Thing About India Is It's Secular, Inclusive: Photojournalist Steve McCurry

    Geeta returns From Pakistan; Modi Gives Rs.1 Crore To Edhi For Caring For Her

    Geeta returns From Pakistan; Modi Gives Rs.1 Crore To Edhi For Caring For Her
    I don't think any amount of words are enough to thank the Edhi family for taking care of Geeta. They are apostles of kindness and compassion

    Geeta returns From Pakistan; Modi Gives Rs.1 Crore To Edhi For Caring For Her

    'Make in Punjab': Sukhbir Badal Says Punjab To Come Up With New Industrial Policy

    'Make in Punjab': Sukhbir Badal Says Punjab To Come Up With New Industrial Policy
    Addressing industrialists here, Badal said the state government was committed to attracting new industries and reviving the existing ones.

    'Make in Punjab': Sukhbir Badal Says Punjab To Come Up With New Industrial Policy

    Anger At Stephen Harper, Disenfranchisement Fuelled Turnout Of Aboriginal Voters

    Anger At Stephen Harper, Disenfranchisement Fuelled Turnout Of Aboriginal Voters
    Some aboriginal communities saw voter turnout spike by up to 270 per cent in the Oct. 19 election despite the Fair Elections Act which made it harder for someone to vote without approved identification.

    Anger At Stephen Harper, Disenfranchisement Fuelled Turnout Of Aboriginal Voters

    Unity In Diversity Pride Of India: Modi Says In Mann Ki Baat

    Unity In Diversity Pride Of India: Modi Says In Mann Ki Baat
    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described diversity as the pride of India and the key to development.

    Unity In Diversity Pride Of India: Modi Says In Mann Ki Baat

    U.S. States With Legal Pot Grapple With Edible Treats, Impaired Driving

    U.S. States With Legal Pot Grapple With Edible Treats, Impaired Driving
    VANCOUVER — A Colorado official has some sobering words of advice for Justin Trudeau if he fulfils his promise to legalize pot in Canada.

    U.S. States With Legal Pot Grapple With Edible Treats, Impaired Driving