Swachhata Hi Seva: Khattar leads cleanliness drive in Sector 22 market
The Swachhata Hi Seva campaign is being launched across the country on the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay
Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar participated in the "Swachhata Hi Seva" 2025 campaign at Sector 22-D market in Chandigarh.
The campaign aims to promote cleanliness and hygiene across the country.
Khattar emphasized the importance of cleanliness, quoting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan from the Red Fort on August 15, 2014.
He said that the Opposition had raised questions at that time, but Modi, carrying forward Mahatma Gandhi's message, launched a campaign for freedom from filth.
He said, "Cleanliness is karma, cleanliness is dharma."
He highlighted that the campaign has made significant progress, with villages and cities becoming ODF Plus, and efforts are now being made towards achieving the Water Plus goal, ensuring clean water for residents.
The Swachhata Hi Seva campaign is being launched across the country on the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay, with a focus on eliminating large dump sites and promoting waste-to-energy projects.
Khattar led the campaign by sweeping and encouraged citizens to make cleanliness a part of their lifestyle. People also took a pledge to prioritize cleanliness.
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