Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the tenth anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission on October 2, 2024, by participating in a cleanliness drive at a school on Gandhi Jayanti. Interacting with schoolchildren, Modi highlighted the importance of collective efforts to sustain India’s cleanliness movement, urging citizens to actively engage in the initiative. This drive coincided with the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, reinforcing the ideals of hygiene and sanitation.

In his message, Modi emphasized that the Swachh Bharat Mission has been instrumental in transforming India’s sanitation landscape, citing the construction of millions of toilets as a testament to the progress achieved over the past decade. Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy and BJP leaders, including JP Nadda, praised the initiative, celebrating its impact on public health, hygiene, and mindset changes across the country.

PM Modi also attended the Swachh Bharat Diwas 2024 event in New Delhi, honoring Gandhi’s vision of a clean India and reinforcing the mission’s significance in fostering a sustainable, hygienic, and resilient future for all citizens.