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and try to do something extra. For equal enthusiasm. Swachh Bharat
example, if we had painted the Abhiyaan was started in October
wall for the first time, the next time 2014 and we started this initiative in
we try to install planters, benches, June 2014. Many people around us
etc. We also try to involve the local used to mock us and call us ‘street
residents and associations also sweepers’ but after the Swachh
to create a sense of ownership Bharat Mission, a revolution was
which automatically ensures the started. Now, all those people
maintenance of the space. are appreciating us and this
Prior to the launch of the mention of our organisation by
Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, we the Prime Minister in ‘Mann ki
faced many difficulties in getting Baat’ programme has given us a
people to support us but after moral boost and motivated us to
the Mission was launched there continue our efforts and make it
was a paradigm shift. Swachh bigger. The Prime Minister himself
Bharat Abhiyaan validated our appreciating our work is a huge
work and we have seen a change thing and it has worked like magic
in the attitude of people; they for us.”
are taking more responsibility by
trying to maintain the cleanliness Scan the QR code to
of spaces around them. The know more about 'Youth
residents and associations are for Parivarthan'.
supportive and participate with

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