NEW DELHI: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus , Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian government for their efforts on the 10th anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission .
He highlighted the substantial progress made towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through this transformative initiative, which focuses on promoting cleanliness and health across the nation. Introducing himself affectionately as "Tulsi Bhai," Dr Tedros expressed his honor in celebrating the milestone, emphasizing how strong political will can drive significant changes towards achieving the SDGs.
He lauded the Indian government for prioritizing sanitation and hygiene as national imperatives, mobilizing resources, engaging communities, and spearheading a movement to eradicate open defecation. Dr Tedros commended the Swachh Bharat Mission for its focus on equity, local involvement, accountability, and sustainability.
He acknowledged the initiative's impact on improving basic sanitation in rural and underserved areas, empowering local leaders, and using data to track progress. He noted the public health benefits, including the reduction of diseases such as diarrhea and malnutrition, and praised the initiative for contributing to the long-term well-being and socio-economic development of communities across India.
Additionally, he highlighted the Ayushman Bharat national health protection scheme, recognizing it as a reflection of India's commitment to improving the health and welfare of its population. Dr Tedros thanked India for its leadership and expressed hope that its accomplishments would inspire the world.
The Swachh Bharat Mission, launched by Prime Minister Modi in 2014, aimed to make India Open Defecation Free (ODF). On the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, PM Modi paid tribute to the nation’s founding father, sharing that he participated in cleanliness activities with young people.
He encouraged everyone to continue supporting the Swachh Bharat Mission, which has become the largest behavioral change movement globally. By 2019, the initiative had celebrated the construction of over 100 million household toilets and declared more than six lakh villages ODF as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy.
He highlighted the substantial progress made towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through this transformative initiative, which focuses on promoting cleanliness and health across the nation. Introducing himself affectionately as "Tulsi Bhai," Dr Tedros expressed his honor in celebrating the milestone, emphasizing how strong political will can drive significant changes towards achieving the SDGs.
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of WHO, praised Prime Minister @narendramodi
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and commended the efforts of the government on the 10th anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission.
He highlighted the significant strides made in achieving sustainable development… pic.twitter.com/6fHFUyDXrp
He lauded the Indian government for prioritizing sanitation and hygiene as national imperatives, mobilizing resources, engaging communities, and spearheading a movement to eradicate open defecation. Dr Tedros commended the Swachh Bharat Mission for its focus on equity, local involvement, accountability, and sustainability.
He acknowledged the initiative's impact on improving basic sanitation in rural and underserved areas, empowering local leaders, and using data to track progress. He noted the public health benefits, including the reduction of diseases such as diarrhea and malnutrition, and praised the initiative for contributing to the long-term well-being and socio-economic development of communities across India.
Additionally, he highlighted the Ayushman Bharat national health protection scheme, recognizing it as a reflection of India's commitment to improving the health and welfare of its population. Dr Tedros thanked India for its leadership and expressed hope that its accomplishments would inspire the world.
The Swachh Bharat Mission, launched by Prime Minister Modi in 2014, aimed to make India Open Defecation Free (ODF). On the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, PM Modi paid tribute to the nation’s founding father, sharing that he participated in cleanliness activities with young people.
He encouraged everyone to continue supporting the Swachh Bharat Mission, which has become the largest behavioral change movement globally. By 2019, the initiative had celebrated the construction of over 100 million household toilets and declared more than six lakh villages ODF as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy.
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