Written By: Kriti Saraswat | Published : October 30, 2014 11:27 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative to make India a cleaner country has caught the fancy of the nation and celebrities are coming forward to do their bit for the society. The most recent name to join this campaign is none other than Bollywood's living legend Amitabh Bachchan. The actor tweeted pictures of him and a few other people sweeping Mumbai streets with a broom before the finale of Kaun Banega Crorepati.
Big B tweeted, 'And before the finale .. it was 'Swach Bharat Abhiyaan' .. went on the streets and broomed and collected dirt to clean up the place'
He also urged everyone to be involved in this campaign, ' The 'Swach Bharat Abhiyaan' .. personalised !! Let every one deserve to be involved ..'
Modi recently lauded Hrithik Roshan for his efforts to keep his area clean. 'Am sure you all will get inspired by @iHrithik's efforts! He has made a significant effort towards creating a Swachh Bharat. #MyCleanIndia,' Prime Minister Modi tweeted.
What's the campaign about?
The 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' was launched by Prime Minster Modi on the 145th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi. The campaign that has been launched nationwide on October 2 focuses on sanitation, hygiene and waste management. It includes sweeping, removal of garbage, debris and unauthorized encroachments from roads, markets and residential places.The 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' aims at making India a clean country by 2019, the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Image source: @SrBachchan/Twitter
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