Dr. Jitendra Singh Applauds Mass Participation in 'Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar 5.0'; 15 Lakh People Take Ocean Conservation Pledge; Coastal cleanup conducted at 231 Locations across 13 States/UTs

India, Sept. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and MoS in the Prime Minister's Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today called for stronger coordination among Science Ministries and Departments, development of city-based scientific clusters and wider public outreach of India's scientific achievements.

Dr. Jitendra Singh also reviewed the just concluded 'Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar' 5.0 and the scale of public participation generated by the campaign. Conducted from September 12 to 19, 2026, the coastal clean-up covered 231 locations across 13 States/UTs, with 15 lakh peopl...