Swachh Bharat a mass movement: PM

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described the Swachh Bharat Mission as the largest and most successful people's movement of the 21st century, highlighting its impact on public health and well-being.

- RAJESH KUMAR THAKUR

Addressing an event to mark 10 years of the mission, Modi said mass participation has transformed the campaign into a new path to prosperity for India. "You all made the Swachh Bharat Mission a success," the PM said while noting that over 28 crore people took part in more than 27 lakh events organised in just 15 days during the 'Sewa Pakhwada'.

He said chief ministers, ministers, and other representatives played key roles in this national effort. "And, it is continuous effort by everyone which can only lead to a clean India," he said.