Correct option is C
The correct answer is: (c) Swachh Bharat:
Explanation:
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was launched on October 2, 2014, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was launched on October 2, 2014, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.
The campaign aimed at improving sanitation, eliminating open defecation, and promoting hygiene across the country. It focused on cleaning public spaces, building toilets in rural areas, and creating awareness about sanitation.
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- It promoted the use of eco-friendly toilets and aimed at better waste management systems.
- The initiative contributed to the Swachh Survekshan rankings, where cities and towns compete for cleanliness rankings.
- The program also focuses on waste segregation, waste disposal, and recycling practices.
Additional Information:
- Pulse Polio – Launched by the Government of India in 1995 as part of the global Polio eradication initiative, aimed at vaccinating children against polio.
- Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana – Launched in 2014 by the Prime Minister, this scheme focuses on the development of model villages by Members of Parliament (MPs) through community participation.
- Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi – A scheme launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for providing financial assistance to patients for medical treatment in government hospitals.