- The World Toilet Day is observed across the world on 19th November with an aim to motivate millions across the world on issues of sanitation.
- The theme for 2018 is ‘When Nature Calls’ (based on Nature Based solutions).
- Following is the text of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s message on World Toilet Day.
1. “Today, on World Toilet Day, we reiterate our commitment towards enhancing cleanliness and sanitation facilities across the nation. We in India take pride at the remarkable speed with which sanitation cover has increased in the last four years.
2. The movement for a cleaner India and ensuring better sanitation facilities is a people’s movement. It is the 130 crore Indians, particularly women and youngsters who have taken the lead in this movement. I congratulate all those working to fulfill the dream of a Swachh Bharat.”
Published On : 19 Nov 2018
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