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As part of Sulabh International’s nationwide Shikhar Se Sagar Tak (From Peaks to Shores) initiative, a two-day Cleanliness and Awareness Drive was successfully organized at RK Beach, Visakhapatnam, in collaboration with the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC). The programme brought together citizens, volunteers, veterans, students, and community groups in a shared commitment to environmental responsibility.…

Sulabh International was honoured at the prestigious Swarnim Rajasthan event in Alwar for its impactful work in the field of women’s empowerment and social development. The event, organised by Zee Rajasthan News, recognises organisations and individuals contributing to Rajasthan’s progress in education, health, environment, and social welfare. The event was graced by Shri Bhupender Yadav,…

The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF), the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP), and the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development (IVY). These declarations recognize the pivotal roles women, pastoralist communities, and volunteers play in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As…

Sulabh International has inaugurated a new Aspirational Toilet at its Delhi campus, reinforcing our belief that sanitation must go beyond functionality and embody dignity, comfort, and thoughtful design. This state-of-the-art facility demonstrates what modern public toilets can and should offer. It is clean, well-lit, safe, user-centred, and accessible to all, setting a new benchmark in…

Sulabh International Social Service Organisation is excited to announce the opening of its newest gallery, “Toilet Tales,” at the Sulabh Campus in New Delhi. This unique exhibition, now open for public viewing, adds a significant new dimension to the renowned Sulabh International Museum of Toilets. Toilet Tales- Pits to Plumbing … The gallery traces the…

Rishikesh, October 16, 2025 — Sulabh International Social Service Organisation, in collaboration with the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF), successfully concluded its Swachhata Trekking Expedition to Hemkund Sahib and the Valley of Flowers under the initiative “Sulabh Swachhata Parvaton Ki Ore” with a Flag-In Ceremony held at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh Envisioned by Brigadier (Dr) Ram Pratap…

On October 5, 2025, Sulabh International Social Service Organisation, in collaboration with The Loomba Foundation, hosted Prosperity for Widows — a landmark initiative celebrating the transformation of 2,000 widows and youth across Bihar through skill training and livelihood opportunities that empower them to lead self-reliant lives. The ceremony was graced by His Excellency Arif Mohammed…

On September 30, 2025, Mrs Nitya Pathak, Executive Convener of Sulabh International, moved hearts with her stirring address at a special programme organised by the Loomba Foundation and CII Foundation in Vrindavan-Mathura. Speaking before a hall filled with dignitaries, social leaders, and widowed mothers, she called for society to rise above double standards and embrace…

In late August 2025, when heavy rains and the overflowing Ravi River caused devastating floods across Dera Baba Nanak, District Gurdaspur, Punjab, hundreds of families were displaced, losing their homes, livelihoods, and access to essential services. Amid this humanitarian crisis, Sulabh International stepped forward to extend support to the affected communities — particularly women and…

Sulabh International marked Swachhotsav 2025 in New Delhi with a vibrant celebration that brought together students, NCC cadets, youth groups, and NGO activists. The day began with a soulful band performance followed by poetry recitations that emphasized cleanliness as culture, heritage, and shared responsibility. The highlight of the event was the cutting of a 75…

On September 16, 2024, Sulabh International took a bold step beyond its pioneering work in sanitation and social reform by turning its attention towards India’s mountains. On the birthday of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Sulabh launched a new initiative — “Sulabh Swachhata Pahadon Ki Ore” — dedicated to extending the spirit of Swachh…

Sulabh International in collaboration with IIHH, EIACP Resource Partner under the aegis of the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India, successfully conducted an Awareness cum Sensitization Programme on July 28, 2025, at the bustling Anand Vihar Metro Station and Bus Stand, New Delhi. The programme was part of the nationwide campaign…

Sulabh International Social Service Organisation is proud to announce that it will host the World Toilet Summit (WTS) in New Delhi from November 19 to 21, 2025, coinciding with the United Nations-designated World Toilet Day. The decision to hold the landmark summit in India follows a recent meeting between Mr Jack Sim, Founder of the…

Sulabh International, in collaboration with IIHH EIACP Resource Partner and under the aegis of the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India, successfully organized a vibrant and impactful awareness event under the national campaign “Clean Air for Blue Skies – Breath of Change”. Held on Friday, 11th July 2025, at the…

On July 4, 2025, Sulabh International, in collaboration with IIHH EIACP Resource Partner under the aegis of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, organized a Micro Forest Plantation and Sensitization Programme on the theme “Breath of Change: Clean Air for Blue Skies” at M R Vivekananda Model School, Sector 13,…

Sulabh International, in collaboration with Sulabh-IIHH EIACP Resource Partner, celebrated International Yoga Day on 21 June 2025 at Sulabh Gram, Mahavir Enclave, New Delhi. The event was held under the global theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health” and aligned with the Government of India’s flagship initiative, Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment)—a movement that encourages…

On June 5, 2025, World Environment Day, Sulabh International, in collaboration with the Sulabh International Institute of Health and Hygiene (IIHH) – Environmental Information, Awareness, Capacity Building and Livelihood Programme (EIACP), supported by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), concluded a week long public awareness campaign that began on May 29. The…

Patna, April 24, 2025: At the grand Rashmirathi Parv – 2025 held at Bapu Sabhagar, Patna, Dr Bindeshwar Pathak, Founder of Sulabh International Social Service Organisation, was posthumously awarded the prestigious “Swachhata, Paryavaran evam Manav Garima Samman” (Sanitation, Environment, and Human Dignity Award). The event was organized to commemorate the 91st death anniversary and the…

Sulabh International Social Service Organisation was honoured with the “Navbharat ke Nav Ratna Samman 2025 – Lifetime Achievement Award” in the field of social service at the prestigious NBT Utsav 2025, held at the NDMC Convention Centre, New Delhi. The event marked the 78th anniversary of Navbharat Times, one of India’s leading Hindi dailies. The…

Lucknow, April 20, 2025 — In a heartfelt tribute to the legacy of Dr Bindeshwar Pathak, founder of Sulabh International, Union Defence Minister Hon’ble Shri Rajnath Singh unveiled his statue and inaugurated a road named in his honor in the Aliganj area of Lucknow. The ceremony celebrated Dr Pathak’s monumental contributions to sanitation, social reform,…

Honouring a Visionary Who Transformed Sanitation in India On April 2, 2025, Sulabh International proudly marked the 82nd birth anniversary of its revered founder, recipient of Padma Vibhushan – Dr Bindeshwar Pathak, with the inauguration of Dr Bindeshwar Pathak Memorial Centre and the inauguration of his statue at Sulabh Gram, New Delhi. The inauguration ceremony…

Patna, March 17, 2025: Dr Bindeshwar Pathak was posthumously awarded the ‘Champions of Change Bihar’ at a prestigious ceremony held at Gyan Bhawan, Patna. The award was presented to Dr Pathak in recognition of his outstanding contributions to social welfare and sanitation. Shri Kumar Dilip, President of Sulabh International, received the award on behalf of…