Essay on Can Sanitation Programmes make India Clean and Clear? for Class 10, 12, Mains Exam (UPSC, PSC, SSC)
Can Sanitation Programmes make India Clean and Clear? Essay : Mahatma Ghandhi, always had a vision of making India clean and hygienic ahead of Independence. In order to fulfill this dream of Mahatma Ghandhi, The Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi, launched on 2nd of October 2014, to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Ghandhi,a Clean India Campaign known as the “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan” campaign. This was aimed at bringing about massive cleanliness drive all over the country and make India clean and clear.
About “Swach Bharat Abhiyan”
The “Swach Bharat Abhiyan” was aimed to wipe out the problem of open defecation, by constructing toilets and providing sanitation facilities in every household and communities, to provide more cleanliness, hygiene and better waste management and disposal. This cleanliness drive was to create a wide awareness in the communities and rural remote villages about the problems that arise due to open defecation and littering of garbage around the surrounds, which cause spread of various sickness and disease. The campaign received a huge response with a lot of students, communities, factories, offices, institutions, celebrities getting involved in this campaign. The campaign became a very important part of every household reminding about the need to keep their surroundings and communities clean and hygienic.
Further steps were taken by the Government as a part of this drive to award the cleanest and most hygienic cities. The Government has also created awareness in regard to dry and wet waste management by every household. Has also provide door to door collection facilities to every household so that the garbage is not littered around the surrounding areas.
Response of the public towards “Swach Bharat Abhiyan”
The “Swach Bharat Abhiyan” has seen a huge response and support from every household and public communities, where in several communities have hosted awareness drives and cleanliness drives in their societies. Several schools and educational institutes have also hosted cleanliness drives to keep the schools and surroundings clean. Some schools have also hosted cleanliness camps where in the students would be taken to some beach or public places, which have been littered with garbage and make these students clear up these public places during these camps.
Many villages have taken up building public toilets and toilets in their homes by themselves for which the Government has rewarded certain amount to cover the cost of building these toilets. Many celebrities have also taken part in this campaign to draw public attention and awareness about cleanliness in their homes and surroundings.
Responsibilities of the citizens
Although the Government has taken several measures to make India clean and hygienic. Its is the duty and responsibility of every individual to keep their surroundings and homes clean, by not littering waste in surrounding or openly defecating the surroundings. India being the motherland of its citizens, every individual should respect the land and have social responsibilities towards its country.
Conclusion
The Government has been successful in launching and implementing the “Swach Bharat Abhiyan”, it is the duty of every citizen to take responsibility and keep their surroundings and public places clean. India being one of the major tourist destinations with its vast culture and heritage, it attracts a lot of tourists. Foreign tourists prefer clean and hygiene with good sanitation facilities. This will help India to gain more tourist and earn more foreign income if the tourist destinations are kept clean and hygienic.
FAQ’s on “Swach Bharat Abhiyan” and sanitation Programmes in India.
Which ministry controls Swachh Bharat Abhiyan?
Ans. Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin, Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation.
Which is the cleanest city of India?
Ans. Indore’s position as the ‘Cleanest City” in India remains unchallenged for the fifth consecutive year as the city bags this most coveted title at the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2021.
When was the “Swach Bharat Abhiyan” started?
Ans.2nd of October 2014
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