Union Minister Manohar Lal reviews Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban in Chandigarh, directing speedy project implementation for enhanced cleanliness
Distilled Policy Brief
- Preparations for the upcoming 15-day 'Swachhata Hi Seva 2026' campaign were reviewed, highlighting active citizen engagement as the true custodians of cleanliness.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) 2.0 and the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Analyze the role of digital technologies, such as AI-driven Integrated Command and Control Centers (ICCC), in enhancing urban waste management and municipal governance under SBM-U 2.0.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) and recent policy directives, consider the following statements: 1. It advocates for the institutionalization of a systematic city-to-city learning mechanism to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, processes, and innovations. 2. Integrated Command and Control Centers (ICCCs) are utilized to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital tools for real-time tracking of waste collection vehicles. 3. The 'Swachhata Hi Seva 2026' campaign is envisioned as a 15-day cleanliness fortnight (Swachhata Pakhwada) emphasizing citizens as the true custodians of cleanliness. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- [A] 1 and 2 only
- [B] 2 and 3 only
- [C] 1 and 3 only
- [D] 1, 2 and 3
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
All three statements are correct according to the official policy briefing on Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U). The directives emphasize institutionalizing a city-to-city learning mechanism to share best practices and innovations. Additionally, the integration of technology through Integrated Command and Control Centers (ICCCs) using AI and digital tools for real-time vehicle tracking was highlighted. Lastly, the upcoming 'Swachhata Hi Seva 2026' is a 15-day Swachhata Pakhwada campaign focusing on active citizen engagement as the true custodians of cleanliness.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.