What are the major achievements of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission)?
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Launched on October 2, 2014, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan has made notable progress in enhancing sanitation across India. Key achievements include:
1. Sanitation Coverage: Over 100 million toilets constructed, significantly boosting sanitation in rural and urban areas.
2. Open Defecation Free (ODF) Status: Over 700 districts have achieved ODF status, enhancing public health and hygiene.
3. Waste Management: Improved waste processing facilities, better waste segregation, and increased recycling rates.
4. Awareness and Behavioral Change: Successful programs have shifted public behavior towards better sanitation practices.
5. Infrastructure Improvement: Enhanced sewerage systems and waste treatment plants in many cities.
6. Community Involvement: Increased local participation in cleanliness drives.
7. Funding and Investment: Significant investments from government and private sectors in sanitation infrastructure.
8. Swachh Survekshan: A national cleanliness survey fostering competitive improvement in urban sanitation.
These efforts have contributed to better public health and a cleaner environment.