Union Minister Anurag Thakur launches Swachh Bharat 2022 at Prayagraj

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Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur launched a month-long nationwide 'Swachh Bharat 2022' at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh on 1 October.

Important facts

• The objective of Swachh Bharat 2022 program is to organize cleaning of public places and houses in all the districts of the country from 1st October to 31st October 2022.

• He said that 'Swachh Bharat' will lead to 'Swasth Bharat' and youth will play an important role in this campaign.

• He appealed to the public to contribute to saving the resources of the country and contribute to nation-building.

• He told that Prayagraj stood first in the Indian Sanitation League organized in 1850 cities of the country.

• Swachh Bharat 2022 programme is being organised in six Lakh villages of 744 districts across the country through the network of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) affiliated Youth Clubs and National Service Scheme Affiliated Institutions. 

• Swachh Bharat 2022 is not just a program but a serious effort to make people realize the importance of cleanliness.

• It will also contribute to the Happiness Index of the country.