New Delhi: On the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indians from all walks of life came together on October 2, 2023, to participate in a cleanliness drive under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. The cleanliness drive was held across the country, from villages to cities, and saw people of all ages and backgrounds coming together to make India a cleaner and healthier place to live.
“Today, as the nation focuses on Swachhata, Ankit Bhaiyanouriya and I did the same! Beyond just cleanliness, we blended fitness and well-being into the mix”, tweeted PM Modi ahead of Gandhi Jayanti.
In New Delhi, Prime Minister Modi himself led the cleanliness drive at the iconic Red Fort. He was joined by thousands of volunteers, including schoolchildren, government officials, and members of the civil society. The volunteers cleaned up the area around the Red Fort, removing garbage and debris. They also planted trees and shrubs to improve the environment.
Similar cleanliness drives were held in other parts of the country. In Mumbai, volunteers cleaned up the beaches and streets of the city. In Kolkata, volunteers cleaned up the Hooghly River. And in Chennai, volunteers cleaned up the Marina Beach.
The cleanliness drive was a resounding success. It showed that Indians are committed to making India a cleaner and healthier place to live. It also showed that people from all walks of life can come together to achieve a common goal.
The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is a nationwide campaign launched by the Government of India in 2014 to clean up the country. The campaign aims to make India open defecation free by 2019 and achieve a clean India by 2024.
The cleanliness drive on October 2, 2023, was a major step forward in the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. It showed that Indians are committed to making India a cleaner and healthier place to live. It also showed that people from all walks of life can come together to achieve a common goal.
The cleanliness drive is a ongoing process, and there is still much work to be done. However, the success of the drive on October 2, 2023, is a major milestone. It shows that Indians are committed to making India a cleaner and healthier place to live.