Page 48 - Mann Ki Baat - English
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Friends, a massive campaign is being run on the
                   beaches of Puducherry regarding cleanliness. Here
                   a woman named Remya ji is leading a team of
                   youth from Mahe municipality and its surrounding
                   areas. With their efforts, the people of this team
                   are making the Mahe area and especially the
                   beaches there completely clean

                                   PM Modi in his 114th
                                   'Mann ki Baat' address
        Remya from Mahe municipality in Puducherry is leading a youth-driven cleanliness
        initiative to clean up the Mahe beaches and surrounding areas. Remya’s initiative, inspired
        by the Swachh Bharat Mission, started in response to the rising litter and pollution in Mahe.
        Despite initial challenges, the community's active involvement, especially from local youth
        and residents, has transformed the area.
        The campaign has led to regular clean-up drives, waste segregation practices, and
        increased community awareness about cleanliness. By actively engaging local youth through
        volunteer programs and social media, the initiative not only improves the environment but
        also fosters a lasting culture of cleanliness, serving as a model for other towns.

            Being  mentioned on  a platform  like ‘Mann ki  Baat’ by the  Prime Minister
        is a significant recognition. It highlights the importance of the initiative and can
        inspire more people to engage with it. The inspiration to start the cleanliness drive
        stemmed from witnessing the growing litter and pollution in our surroundings, which
        not only affected the beauty of our village but also posed health risks.
        Our community has actively contributed to the Swachh Bharat Mission by organising
        regular clean-up drives, conducting awareness sessions, and collaborating with local
        authorities for better waste management solutions. Streets that were once littered
        are now regularly cleaned, and waste segregation practices have been adopted by
        many households.


                                                 Remya K, District
                                                 Youth Officer,
                                                 Nehru Yuva Kendra,
                                                 Puducherry














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