In last five years, Swachh Bharat mission has captured people’s imagination | The Indian Express

In last five years, Swachh Bharat mission has captured people’s imagination | The Indian Express

Written by Parameswaran Iyer |Updated: October 2, 2019 9:33:57 am

The writes is secretary, Ministry for Drinking Water and Sanitation. Views are personal.

In last five years, Swachh Bharat mission has captured people’s imagination

As the states prepare to dedicate an open defecation free (ODF) country to Gandhi@150, it is timely for us to analyse how this campaign became the global benchmark for participatory and transformative development.

As the states prepare to dedicate an open defecation free (ODF) country to Gandhi@150, it is timely for us to analyse how this campaign became the global benchmark for participatory and transformative development.

Mahatma Gandhi dreamt of an India where no one had to suffer the indignity of open defecation. There cannot be a better tribute to him than the transformation of the country, in the last five years, from being the highest contributor to global open defecation to torch-bearer for global sanitation.