Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The Swachha App was launched on May 30, 2026, in West Bengal by Union Minister Manohar Lal to improve urban waste management through real-time reporting. The initiative was introduced in Kolkata and initially covers 10 municipalities across the state, including Asansol, Durgapur, Basirhat, Pujali, Tufanganj, Contai, Krishnanagar, Baidyabati, and Madhyamgram. The app allows citizens to upload geo-tagged photographs of garbage accumulation, automatically forwards complaints to municipal authorities, and provides a digital feedback system with before-and-after cleaning verification, supporting efficient and scientific waste management practices.