Science Ministries gear up for nationwide coastal cleanliness campaign 'Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar' from 10 to 19 September 2026
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📌 Summary:
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MoS (I/C) Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh chaired a high-level coordination meeting of Science Ministries at the CSIR-Science Centre, New Delhi — attended by the Principal Scientific Adviser and Secretaries of DST, DBT, DSIR/CSIR and MoES
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'Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar' — one of the country's largest nationwide coastal cleanliness campaigns — to run 10–19 September 2026 across India's coastline, combining technological innovation, environmental conservation and community participation (scientific institutions, government agencies, volunteers, educational institutions, local communities)
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Minister stressed that scientific departments must function as an integrated ecosystem, not isolated institutions — regular interaction, knowledge sharing and joint implementation to accelerate innovation and governance
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Reviewed integrated communication strategy: DST outreach on Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), National Quantum Mission, National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems and the Research Development and Innovation Scheme
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CSIR preparing a comprehensive publication of 12-year achievements for CSIR Foundation Day; "Innovation in Action" lecture series and DBT thematic publications to widen public engagement
🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS3 (marine pollution, science governance and coordination, S&T missions); GS2 (whole-of-government approach); campaign links science outreach with people's participation (Jan Bhagidari)
📝 Prelims Facts:
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'Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar' campaign: 10–19 September 2026, across India's coastline
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Key missions discussed: ANRF, National Quantum Mission, National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems
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Bodies involved: DST, DBT, DSIR/CSIR, MoES, Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser
🔑 Key Term: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) — the apex body to seed, grow and fund research and innovation across India's universities and labs, established under the ANRF Act, 2023
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