PM Modi inaugurates Swachh Bharat Diwas 2019 on Gandhi Jayanti
New Delhi, Oct 2 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Swachh Bharat Diwas 2019 in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.
He released postage stamp and silver coin to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Modi also distributed the Swachh Bharat Puraskar to the winners.
While addressing a gathering of Sarpanches at the 'Swachh Bharat Diwas’ programme, Modi said that the entire world is commemorating 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the event has been made more memorable after UN released a postal stamp on Gandhiji a few days back.
He said that he had the opportunity to visit Sabarmati Ashram many times in his lifetime and today like every other time got new energy there as well.
PM Modi said that today, the villages have declared themselves free from open defecation and he congratulated every countryman, especially those living in villages, Sarpanches and all those who have worked for 'Swachata'.
He added that irrespective of age, social and economic status, everyone has contributed in this pledge of cleanliness, dignity and respect.
The PM said that today the world is amazed by this success of ours and they are rewarding us.
"Entire world is amazed that India has provided toilet facilities to more than 60 crore population in 60 months by constructing more than 11 crore toilets," he added.
Public participation and voluntarism has been the hallmark of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and the reason for its success, the PM said. He thanked the entire country for the whole hearted support provided for the mission.
Stressing on the importance of public participation, the Prime Minister said that collective efforts are essential for the success of important government initiatives like Jal Jeevan Mission and eliminating single-use plastic by 2022.
The Prime Minister said that his Government is committed towards realizing the dreams of Mahatma Gandhi.
In this context, he mentioned about the initiatives of the government to ensure self-reliance, provide Ease of Living, and taking development to the last mile.
He urged the public to take a resolution for the betterment of the nation and strive hard to make it successful.
He added that such 130 crore resolutions can bring about a massive transformation.
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