Page 48 - Mann Ki Baat - English

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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