Swachh Bharat Mission: A New Path to Prosperity for India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hails the Swachh Bharat Mission as the largest and most successful people's movement of the 21st century, emphasizing its impact on public health and wellbeing.
Swachh Bharat MissionNarendra ModiCleanlinessSanitationPublic HealthReal Estate NewsOct 02, 2024
The mission, which was launched in 2014, has transformed the campaign into a new path to prosperity for India, with mass participation from over 28 crore people in more than 27 lakh events organised in just 15 days during the 'Sewa Pakhwada'.
The prime minister inaugurated projects worth around ₹10,000 crore under the Swachh Bharat and AMRUT 2.0 missions, which include water and sewage treatment plants across several states.
Modi also criticised previous governments for neglecting basic sanitation, saying that they never considered dirt and lack of toilets as national issues.
The prime minister highlighted that more than 60 per cent of the population was forced to defecate in the open a decade ago, which he called an insult to Dalits, backward classes and tribal communities, and a major source of inconvenience for women.
He also noted a shift in attitudes toward sanitation workers, stating that the Swachh Bharat Mission has brought them respect and pride.
Cleanliness is not just a one-day task but a lifelong value, Modi said, urging citizens to pass on the value of cleanliness from generation to generation and treat their surroundings with the same care as places of worship.
The prime minister also emphasised that many new opportunities were being created in the water and sanitation sector, be it waste to wealth, collection and transportation of waste, reuse and recycling of water.
Swachh Bharat Mission has given a significant boost to the circular economy in India, Modi said, highlighting that waste generated from households is now being converted into valuable resources.
The mission has revealed the true energy and potential of the people to him, Modi said, adding that the country should know that there are lakhs of people who had donated their money and valuable time to make this mission successful.
He also thanked the people along with the industries involved in the production of single-use plastic for joining hands and supporting the initiative.
The prime minister highlighted that more than 12 crore toilets were built in the country and the scope of toilet coverage reached 100 per cent from less than 40 per cent previously.
To mark the landmark day, Modi also went to a school to take part in a cleanliness drive along with girl students.
During an interaction with the students, he asked them about the benefits of cleanliness and spoke about the problems, including diseases, that are caused by a lack of toilets.
He said his government's focus on building toilets in schools with separate toilets for girls led to a drastic fall in their dropout rates.
He encouraged them to practice yoga and spoke about the benefits of the Sukanya Samriddhi scheme, under which bank accounts opened for a girl child provide a higher interest rate to help them in higher studies and marriage as well.
The prime minister asked them to shun plastic carry bags and said cleanliness should not be seen as work for one day but a daily habit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Swachh Bharat Mission?
The Swachh Bharat Mission is a national cleanliness campaign launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014 to improve public health and wellbeing.
How many people participated in the Swachh Bharat Mission?
Over 28 crore people participated in more than 27 lakh events organised in just 15 days during the 'Sewa Pakhwada'.
What is the impact of the Swachh Bharat Mission on public health?
The mission has improved public health and wellbeing by reducing the incidence of diseases caused by lack of toilets and poor sanitation.
How many toilets were built under the Swachh Bharat Mission?
More than 12 crore toilets were built in the country under the Swachh Bharat Mission.
What is the circular economy and how has the Swachh Bharat Mission contributed to it?
The circular economy refers to the practice of converting waste into valuable resources. The Swachh Bharat Mission has given a significant boost to the circular economy in India by converting waste generated from households into valuable resources.
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