10th anniversary of India's Swachh Bharat Mission commended by WHO DG for reducing open defecation and building 100M toilets.

On the 10th anniversary of India's Swachh Bharat Mission, WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi for advancing public health and sanitation goals. Launched in 2014, the initiative aims to eliminate open defecation and enhance hygiene, achieving milestones like over 100 million toilets and declaring over 600,000 villages Open Defecation Free. Modi described the mission as a transformative movement contributing to national prosperity.

October 02, 2024
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