Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Shri Anurag Thakur to launch nationwide month-long Clean India Programme from Prayagraj, UP

The Department of Youth Affairs of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (Government of India) in commemoration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava is organizing nationwide Clean India Programme from 1st October 2021 to 31st October 2021. The programme is being organised in 6  Lakh villages of 744 Districts across the country through  the networks of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan(NYKS) affiliated Youth Clubs & National Service Scheme affiliated Institutions.

Briefing mediapersons in New Delhi today, Secretary, Youth Affairs Smt. Usha Sharma said that the cleanliness drive will be launched from Prayagraj in UP by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sport, Shri Anurag Thkaur. The aim is to create awareness, mobilize people and ensure their involvement in Cleaning waste mainly Single Use Plastic waste throughout the country, the Secretary explained.She further added that through this mega initiative, 75 Lakh kg waste mainly plastic waste will be collected and disposed with the support and voluntary participation of citizen.

Earlier, in an announcement, Shri Anurag Thakur said that as we celebrate 75 years of India’s Independence we must take a pledge to make our country free of plastic waste.

The programme is unique both in terms of scale and outreach and is visualized on the model of Jan Bhagidari to Jan Andolan and through this, role and contribution from each citizen is carved out for the success and sustainability of the programme.

Although, the focus point of Clean India Programme is village but  specific segments of population such as Religious bodies, Teachers, Corporate Bodies, TV and Film Actors, Women’s Group  and others are also participating in the Clean India Programme on a particular designated day to show their solidarity for the cause and making it public movement.

Careful planning have been done to collect the waste in collection bags and dispose the same at locations identified with the help of District Administration and municipal corporation. Besides, weight of the collected waste bags will be measured with the acknowledgement of receipt.

The Cleanliness Drives will also be undertaken at historical/iconic locations and hotspots such as Tourist Places,Bus Stand/Railway Stations,National Highway and Educational Institutions.

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Clean India is not just a programme but it reflects the genuine concerns of common man and their resolve to address the issue head on.

Swacchta Abhiyan was started by Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi during 2014 and since then, remarkable headway can be noticed in this regard. The Clean India programme is continuation of initiative spearheaded by the Prime Minister with renewed focus and commitment.

It’s indeed going to be great opportunity   for all of us to be part of Clean India Initiative. With the collective efforts of youth and fellow citizens and support from all stakeholders, India will without doubt embark on cleanliness drives and create better living conditions for its citizen.