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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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