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and linkages with various welfare One of the most impactful
schemes of the Central and State initiatives to emerge from this
Government. movement, which has collective
3. Swachhata Mein action and citizen participation at
Jan Bhagidari: Widespread the forefront, is the development
engagement with citizens, of inclusive sanitation facilities,
communities, and organisations particularly for women. Examples
to raise awareness and trigger of women-friendly sanitation are
involvement through various the Sthree Toilet in Karnataka
activities. and the Pink Toilets in Noida.
The campaign focused on In the journey towards
mobilising public participation universal sanitation, the creation
(Jan Bhagidari), achieving of women-friendly toilets stands
sustainable cleanliness, and as a testament to India's evolving
recognising the vital role of commitment to hygiene, safety,
sanitation workers (Safai Mitras). and dignity for all.
Under Swachhata Hi Seva Additionally, as the
2024, over 19.70 lakh programmes mission progressed, focus on
have been completed with the tech-enabled, user-friendly
public participation of more than sanitation solutions also gained
17 crore people. Transformation momentum. Among the key
of around 6.5 lakh Cleanliness developments in this journey is
Target Units has been achieved. the rise of Smart e-Toilets, offering
Nearly 1 lakh ‘Safai Mitra Suraksha advanced features that not only
Shivirs’ have also been organised, meet hygiene standards but also
benefitting over 30 lakh ‘Safai elevate the user experience in
Mitras’. Further, over 45 lakh urban spaces.
trees have been planted To support India's
under the ‘Ek Ped Maa ever-growing and
ke Naam’ campaign. aspirational urban
population, the

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