On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged all the countrymen to join the 'Swachh Bharat Mission' and make Mahatma Gandhi's dream of cleanliness a reality. This mission is associated with stars like Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Kapil Sharma, Tiger S
Nitin Gadkari was addressing an event organised by Nagpur Municipal Corporation on Gandhi Jayanti. He also elucidated how his habit of littering in public has changed.
In the video which lasted 281 seconds, PM Modi went on to ask Ankit how much time he dedicated towards physical activities, to which he said 4-5 hours. "I get motivated seeing you exercise,” Ankit told PM Modi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people from all walks of life to join the mega cleanliness drive to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti.
Observing that the media has also played a very encouraging role in popularising Yoga, fitness and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, the Prime Minister said these are subjects beyond the domain of politics and political parties.
A financial outlay of Rs 1,41,600 cr has been finalized for SBM-U 2.0, including central share of Rs 36,465 for period 2021-22 to 2025-26 which is over 2.5 times the financial outlay of Rs 62,009 cr in last phase of the Mission, the statement added.
The over 2-week-long initiative was organised by the ministry's Dept of Drinking Water and Sanitation as part of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations under phase 2 of Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen.
All urban local bodies have been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) and 70% solid waste is being scientifically processed now.
In line with the vision of the Prime Minister, SBM-U 2.0 and AMRUT 2.0 have been designed to realize the aspiration to make all our cities ‘Garbage Free’ and ‘Water Secure’.
PM Modi also hailed efforts of a Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Bihar and Kanjirangal Panchayat in TN for their initiative towards village waste management and self-reliance.
Swachh Survekshan 2020 awards have been announced and Indore became India's cleanest city for the fourth year in a row. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced the Swachh Survekshan 2020 result at the Award Ceremony ‘Swachh Mahotsav’ in the national capital being organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoUHA).
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday announced results of garbage-free star rating of cities. This initiative was launched under the Swachh Bharat Mission to achieve the goal garbage-free nation.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for receiving the 'Global Goalkeeper Award', saying it is a recognition of new India's resolve for cleanliness under his leadership.
The prime minister will also address global leaders and corporate executives at the Bloomberg Global Business Forum during his visit here for the high-level UN General Assembly (UNGA) session.
Launched five years ago, the Swachh Bharat Mission announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on the verge making India a completely open defecation free (ODF), enabling people to embrace change and live their lives with dignity.
Pragya Thakur, who is on bail in the Malegaon Blast Case was addressing a group of BJP workers. Congress said that her statement "exposes" the "hollowness" of the 'Swachh Bharat' campaign.
Poverty-stricken Dinanath Rai and Surajdeo Mahto constructed toilets in their house last year at their own cost but are yet to get back the money they spent.
Other dignitaries will also take part in the cleanliness drive which is scheduled to start at 9 a.m., the statement said.
Indore has been ranked as India’s cleanest city in the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2019 announced by the government. The survey covered 4.237 cities across the country and was completed with 28 days.
Indore, the city which has officially been declared as the cleanest in the country under Swachh Survekshan 2018, has been decked up for PM's visit. All major roads of the city have been illuminated with green lights to showcase Indore's 'cleanest city' tag.
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