India, Jan. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Ministry of Jal Shakti organized a virtual interaction with various Districts in States/UTs on 6th January 2026 to discuss various models of Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) being implemented under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) in the country.

The interaction was chaired by the Hon'ble Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C. R. Paatil. Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri V. Somanna, Secretary, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Shri Ashok K.K. Meena and Joint Secretary and Mission Director, SBM(G), Ms. Aishvarya Singh participated in the interaction. District Collectors, CEOs of Zilla Panchayats, SHG members, Panchayat members along with State Mission Directors and...