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Call for Action
Over the last decade, in the 'Mann ki Baat' program, Prime Minister Shri
Narendra Modi has consistently encouraged citizens to take action on various issues.
These calls for action aim to foster a sense of community and responsibility among
citizens, driving positive change across the nation. A few of these, highlighting
positive results, are mentioned below:
#SwachhBharatMission
Over the decade, the mission has transformed into
a ‘people's movement’. Crores of people, across all
age groups, have realised their duty and responsibility
towards cleanliness.
Many people have restarted the tradition of using
jute and cloth bags while going to shop since Prime
Minister Shri Narendra Modi gave the clarion call to stop
the usage of single-use plastic. In the past years, many
sectors have benefited from the construction of toilets,
which not only restore human dignity but also contribute
to the mission's target of making India Open Defecation
Free (ODF).
#EkPedMaaKeNaam
On the occasion of World Environment Day,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Ek Ped
Maa ke Naam' campaign, a unique initiative combining
environmental responsibility with a heartfelt tribute to
mothers.
On 22nd September 2024, the 128 Infantry
Battalion and Ecological Task Force of the Territorial
Army, a unit under the Ministry of Environment,
Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), achieved a
remarkable feat by planting over 5 lakh saplings in
just one hour. The Territorial Army unit's efforts were
recognised by the World Book of Records, London.
The success of this campaign lies in its simplicity
and emotional appeal, encouraging people across the
nation to plant a tree as a tribute to their mothers.
In doing so, they honour the nurturing power of
both nature and motherhood, ensuring that future
generations inherit a healthier and more sustainable
world.
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