Swachh Bharat Mission — Good Sanitation Practices Start At Home!

Kavita Malik
2 min readJun 25, 2019

Clean and spotless roads and everybody using dustbins and clean, fresh smell in the air is not something that India is famous for. Sanitation is an acquired way of living for our country and has taken a lot of habit control in the last decade. With globalization being the buzzword and the stark contrast of our country as compared to others, it was about time sanitation was taken seriously. There are certain things that one can do to ensure that their surroundings are clean and sanitised.

  • Use dustbins: One of the least challenging things that one can do is use a dustbin when you are out and about. Littering is one of the biggest worries of the urban cityscape and using a dustbin does not come naturally to the people of the country. It is our collective responsibility to use dustbins whenever we can and reduce our contribution to the carbon footprint.
  • Washroom maintenance: Even though having access to a toilet is fantastic, the usage of the same has to be done responsibly too. It is essential that one should leave the toilet in the condition that they would themselves prefer to find it. Also, proper repair and maintenance operations should be regulated in order to ensure a clean and sanitised washroom for all.
  • Hand wash: A habit which should be taught from a very early age, hand washing is something that cannot be ignored. There should be proper handwashing facilities in all public conveniences, especially in schools, hospitals, airports, etc. This essential practice should be taught to the young ones in school as well as at the household level.

Every bit that one does towards a cleaner environment leads to a country which makes a pleasant home and a welcoming land for the people who visit. The swachh bharat mission propagated by Ficci is an initiative which is powered by a drive the country towards a brighter future. Both swachh bharat urban and swachh bharat rural have made a tremendous impact on the landscape of the country, mswachh bharat missionaking India a changed country with an appealing spectacle.

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