PM Narendra Modi to receive award in US for Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan

During his visit to the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will receive an award for Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Updated on: Sep 2, 2019, 16:31:46 IST

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will receive an award from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan from during his visit to the United States later this month.

PM Narendra Modi launched Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan in 2014.. (PTI Photo)

Minister of State in the PMO Jitendra Singh said on Monday that “diligent and innovative” initiatives of Prime Minister were brining laurels from across the world.

“Another award, another moment of pride for every Indian, as PM Modi’s diligent and innovative initiatives bring laurels from across the world. Sh Narendra Modi to receive award from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan during his visit to the United States,” he said in a tweet.

The Swachh Bharat Mission was launched in 2014 and its components include the construction of household toilets, community and public toilets and solid waste management.

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