PM Modi reviews progress towards ODF targets in four States
While interacting with the Collectors of the four States, the Prime Minister encouraged the States to share their views and experiences on the work they have done so far towards Swachh Bharat and sanitation goals.
He emphasized that there could be no greater inspiration for completing this task, than the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. He said teams should be formed at the district level to monitor progress.
He said that efforts should be made to convert this mission into a Jan-Andolan (Mass Movement). He said students and school children can play a key role in generating greater awareness in this regard.
The government is taking various steps under the Swachh Bharat Mission to make all states in the country ODF. Till date 11 states and union territories have been declared open defecation free under Swachh Bharat Mission, the Centre's flagship programme.