The Central Minister Puri highlighted the Ministry\u2019s commitment to promoting cleanliness practices across all departments and the active involvement of all stakeholders, including Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and attached offices under the Ministry.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the event, Shri Puri reflected on the achievements of the previous year\u2019s Swachhta Pakhwada, which included various activities such as the construction of sanitation facilities, installation of hygiene infrastructure, and cleanliness drives in public spaces and offices.<\/p>\n
\u201cLast year we carried out a range of activities under the \u2018Swachhata Pakhwada\u2019 between 1 July and 15 July 2023 to demonstrate our commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG-6),\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Shri Puri also took a moment to celebrate the success of the Swachh Bharat Mission, which has transformed India over the past nine years. He noted the construction of almost 12 crore toilets across rural and urban India, the significant improvements in solid waste management, and the overall impact on health and hygiene practices.<\/p>\n
He said that our solid waste management in urban areas, almost non-existent at the mission\u2019s inception, now stands at an impressive 77%. \u201cAccording to the UN, households saved up to Rs. 50,000 because of better health and hygiene practices,\u201d he added further.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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