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Yuva Swachhta and Janseva Samiti: Youth

leading Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan work of the Samiti, “I have always
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launched by Prime Minister on 2 been interested in social work.
October, 2014 has today become That’s what I teach my pupils too.
an inspiration for the youth of the When Shri Pawan Saini noticed
nation. Recently, in his 'Mann ki my work, he approached me
Baat' address, the Prime Minister for advice. I told him that if he is
shared the ground story from determined enough, he too can
Dulheri village of Bhiwani district make a team of hundreds of
in Haryana, where a team of youth people and do great work for the
under the banner ‘Yuva Swachhta society. Soon after that, he started
and Janseva Samiti’ (YSJS) has working towards cleanliness
taken the responsibility of cleaning and formed his team. Today, he
their village and surrounding is being praised for his work at
urban areas. national level. The dedication of
The team of Doordarshan YSJS is such that they are always
talked to Shri Pawan Kumar Saini, willing to work towards the cause of
the President of Yuva Swachhta cleanliness irrespective of the time.
and Janseva Samiti. It is a matter of immense pleasure
“We have been working for for me that today, because of their
cleanliness for the past 3 years. dedication, my village is being
We not only focus on cleaning our recognized by the Prime Minister
village, but we also do cleanliness himself on a national platform.”
drives at district and state-level. Shri Ghanshyam Saraf, MLA
Recently, we conducted a massive (Bhiwani) also thanked the Prime
cleanliness drive in Bhiwani and Minister for motivating the youth
Gurugram. The Prime Minister’s across the nation by highlighting
mention of our work in a program the selfless work done by the
like 'Mann ki Baat' has motivated youngsters of YSJS. The members
us. We want to thank him for of the Samiti, Shri Nathuram
praising our work and giving a spot Jangra and Shri Deepak, thanked
to our small village on a national the Prime Minister for motivating
platform. After his praises, we are them and recognizing them at
even more inspired to carry our such a big platform.
drive further with more zeal.”
While talking to Doordarshan, Scan the QR code to know
Master Bansi Lal, a teacher and about the cleanliness initiative
a motivator for the team of YSJS taken by the youth of Dulheri
talked about the inception and village in Haryana

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