<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday marked the 10 years of the "Swachhata Hi Seva" campaign and said that the 'Swachh Bharat Mission' is the world's biggest and most successful movement in this century, which will be remembered by the people even after many years.<br />
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The Prime Minister said that the Swachh Bharat Mission has reflected the energy of the people through the demonstration of public participation and public leadership.</p>

<p>"The Swachh Bharat Mission is a symbol of the selfless commitment of crores of Indians and in the last 10 years, crores of Indians have adopted this mission and made it a part of their lives," said PM Modi at the event.</p>

<p>PM Modi said that the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan will still be recognised even a thousand years into the future when historians examine India in the 21st century, adding that the more successful the Swachh Bharat Mission is in the country, the more our country will shine.</p>

<p>Addressing an event at the Vigyan Bhawan on Wednesday, PM Modi said, "1,000 years from now, when studies will be carried out about India of the 21st century, Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan will be remembered. In this century, Swachh Bharat is the world's biggest and most successful people's resolution led by people and joined in by people."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-pm-joins-popular-fitness-icon-ankit-baiyanpuriya-in-mega-cleanliness-drive-641848"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Indian PM joins popular fitness youtuber Ankit Baiyanpuriya in cleanliness drive on Gandhi Jayanti</strong></a></p>

<p>Swachhta Abhiyan is a nationwide campaign in India to promote hygiene and cleanliness and eliminate open defecation. The campaign was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 2, 2014.</p>

<p>"This mission has reflected on the powerful energies of the people as they have joined in the Swachh Bharat Mission. The more successful the Swachh Bharat Mission is in the country, the more our country will shine through. People from across the country have participated in this. I received information that in the 15 days of Seva Pakhwada, more than 27 lakh events were held across the country with regard to the Swachh Bharat Mission, in which more than 28 crore people participated. With continuous efforts, we can strive to make our Bharat clean," said PM Modi.</p>

<p>The PM&nbsp;further extended gratitude to the citizens of the country for their participation and said, "On this important day, projects related to cleanliness worth around ₹10,000 crore have also been started. Under Mission Amrit, water and sewage treatment plants will be built in many cities of the country, be it work related to Namami Gange or the Govardhan plant producing biogas from waste. These works will take the Swachh Bharat mission to new heights."</p>

<p>"Today is the birth anniversary of Pujya 'Bapu' Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. I pay my respectful obeisance to the sons of Mother India. Let us all together fulfill the dreams of India that Gandhiji and the great personalities of the country had seen. Today's day inspires us. Today, on October 2, I am filled with responsibility and emotion. Today the journey of the Swachh Bharat Mission has reached the milestone of 10 years," said Prime Minister Modi.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;PM Modi launches 'Swachhata Hi Seva' movement</strong></p>

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<p>The Prime Minister said that the Swachh Bharat Mission is a symbol of the selfless commitment of crores of Indians and that in the last 10 years, crores of Indians have adopted this mission and made it a part of their lives.</p>

<p>PM Modi praised the countrymen for making the Swachh Bharat Mission a 'Jan Bhagidari Andolan' and said, "On the completion of my 10-year journey today, I praise every countryman, our sanitation workers, our religious gurus, our players, celebrities, NGOs, media persons, everyone. You altogether have made the Swachh Bharat Mission a big 'people's movement'."</p>

<p>"I also express my heartfelt gratitude and thank the President and Vice President, as well as the former President and Vice President for their contribution to this campaign. With this, I also want to thank the Chief Ministers of the states for participating in this campaign," said PM Modi.</p>

<p>On this milestone of ten years for the Swachhata campaigny, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in and engaged in a cleanliness drive with school children.</p>

<p>Modi urged citizens of India to participate in the cleanliness initiative to further strengthen the spirit of 'Swachh Bharat.</p>

<p>Coinciding with the 155th Gandhi Jayanti today, the Swachh Bharat Mission marks the completion of 10 years since the launch of one of the most significant mass movements for cleanliness.</p>

<p>"On Gandhi Jayanti today, I became a part of the Swachhata Abhiyan with my young friends. I request all of you to become a part of the cleanliness campaign around you today. This initiative of yours will further strengthen the spirit of 'Swachh Bharat', PM Modi wrote in a post on X.</p>

<p>On August 15, 2014, PM Modi delivered a powerful message from the ramparts of the Red Fort, calling for cleanliness to become a national priority and urging citizens to join in this mission. This led to the launch of the Swachh Bharat Mission on 2nd October 2014, which embraced a 'whole-of-government' approach to make sanitation the responsibility of all.</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday marked the 10 years of the "Swachhata Hi Seva" campaign and said that the 'Swachh Bharat Mission' is the world's biggest and most successful movement in this century, which will be remembered by the people even after many years.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday marked the 10 years of the "Swachhata Hi Seva" campaign and said that the 'Swachh Bharat Mission' is the world's biggest and most successful movement in this century, which will be remembered by the people even after many years. The Prime Minister said that the Swachh Bharat Mission has reflected the energy of the people through the demonstration of public participation and public leadership. "The Swachh Bharat Mission is a symbol of the selfless commitment of crores of Indians and in the last 10 years, crores of Indians have adopted this mission and made it a part of their lives," said PM Modi at the event. PM Modi said that the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan will still be recognised even a thousand years into the future when historians examine India in the 21st century, adding that the more successful the Swachh Bharat Mission is in the country, the more our country will shine. Addressing an event at the Vigyan Bhawan on Wednesday, PM Modi said, "1,000 years from now, when studies will be carried out about India of the 21st century, Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan will be remembered. In this century, Swachh Bharat is the world's biggest and most successful people's resolution led by people and joined in by people." Also read: Indian PM joins popular fitness youtuber Ankit Baiyanpuriya in cleanliness drive on Gandhi Jayanti Swachhta Abhiyan is a nationwide campaign in India to promote hygiene and cleanliness and eliminate open defecation. The campaign was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 2, 2014. "This mission has reflected on the powerful energies of the people as they have joined in the Swachh Bharat Mission. The more successful the Swachh Bharat Mission is in the country, the more our country will shine through. People from across the country have participated in this. I received information that in the 15 days of Seva Pakhwada, more than 27 lakh events were held across the country with regard to the Swachh Bharat Mission, in which more than 28 crore people participated. With continuous efforts, we can strive to make our Bharat clean," said PM Modi. The PM further extended gratitude to the citizens of the country for their participation and said, "On this important day, projects related to cleanliness worth around ₹10,000 crore have also been started. Under Mission Amrit, water and sewage treatment plants will be built in many cities of the country, be it work related to Namami Gange or the Govardhan plant producing biogas from waste. These works will take the Swachh Bharat mission to new heights." "Today is the birth anniversary of Pujya 'Bapu' Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. I pay my respectful obeisance to the sons of Mother India. Let us all together fulfill the dreams of India that Gandhiji and the great personalities of the country had seen. Today's day inspires us. Today, on October 2, I am filled with responsibility and emotion. Today the journey of the Swachh Bharat Mission has reached the milestone of 10 years," said Prime Minister Modi. Watch | PM Modi launches 'Swachhata Hi Seva' movement × The Prime Minister said that the Swachh Bharat Mission is a symbol of the selfless commitment of crores of Indians and that in the last 10 years, crores of Indians have adopted this mission and made it a part of their lives. PM Modi praised the countrymen for making the Swachh Bharat Mission a 'Jan Bhagidari Andolan' and said, "On the completion of my 10-year journey today, I praise every countryman, our sanitation workers, our religious gurus, our players, celebrities, NGOs, media persons, everyone. You altogether have made the Swachh Bharat Mission a big 'people's movement'." "I also express my heartfelt gratitude and thank the President and Vice President, as well as the former President and Vice President for their contribution to this campaign. With this, I also want to thank the Chief Ministers of the states for participating in this campaign," said PM Modi. On this milestone of ten years for the Swachhata campaigny, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in and engaged in a cleanliness drive with school children. Modi urged citizens of India to participate in the cleanliness initiative to further strengthen the spirit of 'Swachh Bharat. Coinciding with the 155th Gandhi Jayanti today, the Swachh Bharat Mission marks the completion of 10 years since the launch of one of the most significant mass movements for cleanliness. "On Gandhi Jayanti today, I became a part of the Swachhata Abhiyan with my young friends. I request all of you to become a part of the cleanliness campaign around you today. This initiative of yours will further strengthen the spirit of 'Swachh Bharat', PM Modi wrote in a post on X. On August 15, 2014, PM Modi delivered a powerful message from the ramparts of the Red Fort, calling for cleanliness to become a national priority and urging citizens to join in this mission. This led to the launch of the Swachh Bharat Mission on 2nd October 2014, which embraced a 'whole-of-government' approach to make sanitation the responsibility of all. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

PM Modi celebrates 10 years of Swachhata campaign, hails it as most successful movement of the century

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his 43rd edition of <em>Mann ki Baat</em> radio programme by congratulating Indian athletes and winners at the Commonwealth Games 2018.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">हमारे खिलाडियों ने भी देशवासियों की उम्मीदों पर खरा उतरते हुए बेहतरीन प्रदर्शन किया और एक-के-बाद एक medal जीतते ही चले गए: PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> during <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MannKiBaat?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MannKiBaat</a></p>
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<p>He lauded the athletes for their "fantastic"&nbsp;performance and shared that women athletes at the CWG brought pride and laurels to the country.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Our athletes lived up to the expectations of the country & won medal after medal. It was a fantastic performance in 2018 Commonwealth Games: PM Modi in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MannKiBaat?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MannKiBaat</a>. (File Pic) <a href="https://t.co/t9rK19KACg">pic.twitter.com/t9rK19KACg</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I congratulate our shooters for making us proud during the Commonwealth Games 2018: PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> during <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MannKiBaat?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MannKiBaat</a></p>
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<p>The Prime Minister went on speaking about the significance of health and fitness. He shared that his vision of a better India is manifested in a fitter India and mentioned his government's Fit India campaign.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Last month I urged people to take part in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FitIndia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FitIndia</a> movement. I am glad with the overwhelming support for the movement: PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> during <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MannKiBaat?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MannKiBaat</a></p>
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<p>"Yoga is a wonderful way to remain fit. I urge people to take part in the Fit India movement," PM Modi noted.</p>

<p>He also lauded and hailed Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar for his contribution to the Fit India movement.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> appreciates noted film personality <a href="https://twitter.com/akshaykumar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@akshaykumar</a> for his contribution to the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FitIndia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FitIndia</a> movement. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MannKiBaat?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MannKiBaat</a> <a href="https://t.co/urTkH2yL1V">https://t.co/urTkH2yL1V</a></p>
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<p>The Prime Minister then underlined the significance of a clean environment. "Let us contribute towards a clean India," he added.</p>

<p>PM Modi talked about the government's new internship programme under the Swachh Bharat campaign wherein youngsters can participate and learn.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Are you ready to take part in the Swachh Bharat Summer internship? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MannKiBaat?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MannKiBaat</a> <a href="https://t.co/ckomCJ1H5t">pic.twitter.com/ckomCJ1H5t</a></p>
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<p>PM Modi stressed on the importance of water conservation stating that the country should learn from the ancestors to conserve water.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Let us work towards water conservation. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MannKiBaat?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MannKiBaat</a> <a href="https://t.co/YzCS3xwFmm">pic.twitter.com/YzCS3xwFmm</a></p>
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<p>"Saving water should be our priority," PM Modi added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The previous edition of Mann ki Baat saw PM Modi speaking volumes about preventive health care awareness, identifying the need to initiate more work to set up Health Wellness Centres across the country.</p>

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The prime minister said his vision of a better India is a fitter India. He also asked people to conserve water

Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his 43rd edition of Mann ki Baat radio programme by congratulating Indian athletes and winners at the Commonwealth Games 2018. हमारे खिलाडियों ने भी देशवासियों की उम्मीदों पर खरा उतरते हुए बेहतरीन प्रदर्शन किया और एक-के-बाद एक medal जीतते ही चले गए: PM @narendramodi during #MannKiBaat — PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 29, 2018 × He lauded the athletes for their "fantastic" performance and shared that women athletes at the CWG brought pride and laurels to the country. Our athletes lived up to the expectations of the country & won medal after medal. It was a fantastic performance in 2018 Commonwealth Games: PM Modi in #MannKiBaat. (File Pic) pic.twitter.com/t9rK19KACg — ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2018 × I congratulate our shooters for making us proud during the Commonwealth Games 2018: PM @narendramodi during #MannKiBaat — PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 29, 2018 × The Prime Minister went on speaking about the significance of health and fitness. He shared that his vision of a better India is manifested in a fitter India and mentioned his government's Fit India campaign. Last month I urged people to take part in the #FitIndia movement. I am glad with the overwhelming support for the movement: PM @narendramodi during #MannKiBaat — PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 29, 2018 × "Yoga is a wonderful way to remain fit. I urge people to take part in the Fit India movement," PM Modi noted. He also lauded and hailed Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar for his contribution to the Fit India movement. PM @narendramodi appreciates noted film personality @akshaykumar for his contribution to the #FitIndia movement. #MannKiBaat https://t.co/urTkH2yL1V — PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 29, 2018 × The Prime Minister then underlined the significance of a clean environment. "Let us contribute towards a clean India," he added. PM Modi talked about the government's new internship programme under the Swachh Bharat campaign wherein youngsters can participate and learn. Are you ready to take part in the Swachh Bharat Summer internship? #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/ckomCJ1H5t — PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 29, 2018 × PM Modi stressed on the importance of water conservation stating that the country should learn from the ancestors to conserve water. Let us work towards water conservation. #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/YzCS3xwFmm — PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 29, 2018 × "Saving water should be our priority," PM Modi added. The previous edition of Mann ki Baat saw PM Modi speaking volumes about preventive health care awareness, identifying the need to initiate more work to set up Health Wellness Centres across the country.

'Fantastic performance,' Modi tells CWG winners on Mann ki Baat, urges Indians to stay fit

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