Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Tuesday urged that the ongoing Swachhta (cleanliness) campaign should increasingly adopt technology-driven solutions and ‘waste to wealth’ methodologies to build a cleaner, greener, and more self-reliant India.

Speaking at an event marking the Special Campaign 5.0, Singh highlighted that citizen awareness is key to transforming Swachhta into a daily habit and social norm. He cited several successful initiatives where technology and innovation have redefined waste management.

Referring to a unique initiative by AIIMS, the Minister said that a specially designed van collects biomedical waste from laboratories and converts it into inert material, which is later recycled using advanced technology.

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