Science Ministries review preparations for nationwide coastal cleanliness campaign 'Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar' (10-19 Sep 2026)
The Science and Technology Ministry reviewed inter-ministerial coordination, coastal cleanliness preparations, and outreach plans ahead of several 2026 science events.
AI generated- The Ministry of Science & Technology said the nationwide coastal cleanliness campaign is scheduled from 10 to 19 September 2026.
- The high-level review meeting on science ministry coordination was held at the CSIR-Science Centre in New Delhi.
- The Department of Science and Technology presented outreach plans that included the Anusandhan National Research Foundation.
- The Department of Biotechnology said it has launched thematic publications on public health, bioeconomy, genomics, agricultural biotechnology, research infrastructure, biotechnology start-ups, and sustainable development.
The Ministry of Science & Technology reviewed preparations for the nationwide coastal cleanliness campaign Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar, scheduled from 10 to 19 September 2026. The meeting also examined how scientific institutions, digital outreach, and inter-departmental coordination can be aligned with national priorities.
What happened
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, chaired a high-level review meeting of Secretaries and senior officials from science ministries and departments at the CSIR-Science Centre, New Delhi. The meeting reviewed Action Taken Reports from an earlier coordination meeting and stressed that scientific departments should function as an integrated ecosystem rather than isolated institutions.
UPSC may ask how coordinated scientific institutions can support environmental campaigns, innovation, and public engagement. The topic also links institutional governance with the delivery of national priorities and the role of science communication in policy outcomes.
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