President Droupadi Murmu presented the Swachh Survekshan Awards at a function organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs here on Thursday.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the Swachh Survekshan conducted with wide participation is an important step towards raising the level of cleanliness.
She appreciated all for moving forward on the path of ‘Cleanliness to Prosperity’.
The President said that our Safari Mitras have been the frontline soldiers of our cleanliness campaign. She also noted that effective steps are being taken to ensure the safety, dignity and welfare of Safai Mitras.
“Only by eliminating manholes through mechanized cleaning and achieving the goal of sanitation through machine-holes, we will be able to establish our true identity as a sensitive society,” the President said.
The President was happy to note that emphasis is being laid on circularity in waste management in the second phase of the Swachh Bharat Mission.
“The circular economy’s methods of recycling and reusing more and more goods are proving helpful for sustainable development. Such a system will prove to be very useful in the field of waste management,” she added.
