New Delhi, October 2 (IANS). World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the government’s efforts on the 10th anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission.
He highlighted the significant progress made in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals through this initiative, which mobilizes diverse communities to build a cleaner and healthier nation.
Introducing himself as ‘Tulsi Bhai’, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, “I am proud to help you celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission, demonstrating how strong political commitment can deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ) can bring about transformational change in the direction of.
He further said that the Government of India started a movement to end open defecation and create a clean, healthy nation by mobilizing resources, mobilizing and involving people. This program is giving priority to cleanliness and health and making it possible to build a better nation.
Praising the Swachh Bharat Mission for its focus on equity, local participation, accountability and sustainability, Tedros Adhanom said that it prioritized sanitation in rural and deprived areas, mobilized local leaders, and monitored its progress. Used statistics.
He further said that such initiatives lead to better public health, improved sanitation, and significantly reduce the burden of diseases like diarrhea and malnutrition. This is also necessary to protect life. He also appreciated the contribution of the Swachh Bharat Initiative to the long-term well-being and socio-economic development of Indian communities.
Commenting on the Ayushman Bharat scheme, the WHO chief said, “This initiative, along with the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, reflects the government’s commitment to improving the health and well-being of India’s vast population.”
Thanking India, he said that your achievements should be an inspiration for the world. The Swachh Bharat Mission campaign, launched by PM Modi in 2014, aims to make India free from open defecation.
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