From First Drop to Clean Streets

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs-led Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao 2025 (SABB) campaign organized coordinated cleanliness, waste removal, and public health efforts across urban local bodies from 1 July to 31 July 2025. Focused on the '6 Swachhata Mantras', the campaign addressed monsoon-related waterlogging, sanitation, and vector-borne disease risks through diverse regional initiatives. Activities included drain cleaning and health camps in Telangana, manhole ambulances and school hygiene drives in Delhi, backlane beautification using the 3Rs in Madhya Pradesh, and waste management and rainwater harvesting drives across Northeastern states. Additionally, initiatives under Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban 2.0 and the Safai Mitra Suraksha Challenge highlighted mechanised sewer cleaning, safety equipment provision, institutional credit support via schemes like Swachhta Udyami Yojana, and training to ensure worker safety, dignity, and sani-entrepreneurship.