MoHUA launches Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao Initiative

MoHUA launches Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao Initiative

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Category : National Published on: June 27 2024

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  • The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched the "Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao" initiative, running from 1 July to 31 August 2024, to help Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) prepare for the monsoon season with a focus on sanitation and cleanliness.
  • This initiative is a component of the ‘STOP Diarrhoea Campaign’ by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, aimed at preventing diarrhoea through improved sanitation and cleanliness, particularly during the monsoon.
  • The initiative involves organizing special cleanliness drives for waste collection and transportation, and ensuring the regular cleaning of community and public toilets, necessitating cooperation among various departments for effective implementation.
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