news india hindi PM receives ‘Global Goal Keeper Award’ for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received the ‘Global Goalkeeper’ Award by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, on 24 September 2019.
The award ceremony took place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York.
Prime Minister dedicated the award to those Indians who transformed the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan into a mass movement and made it a part of their daily lives.
“The success of the Swachh Bharat Mission is due to the people of India. They made this their own movement and ensured the desired results were attained.”, Prime Minister said after receiving the award.
PM also said Receiving the award on the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi is a significant moment personally.
He added that India is making remarkable progress in fulfilling Mahatma Gandhi’s dream of a Swachh Bharat.
Prime Minister noted "In the last five years, a record of more than 11 crore toilets were constructed. This mission has benefitted the poor and women of the country the most”.
In addition to improving sanitation and health, building of 11 crore toilets has also boosted economic activity in villages, Prime Minister added.
Speaking about improving global sanitation coverage, Prime Minister said that India is ready to share its expertise and experiences with other nations, so that there can be collective effort towards increasing sanitation coverage.
Prime Minister also mentioned about India’s efforts towards preventive healthcare through mission mode movements like Fit India Movement and Jal Jeevan Mission.

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