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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the second phase of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban and Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation.
In line with the vision of the prime minister, SBM-U 2.0 and AMRUT 2.0 have been designed to realise the aspiration to make all cities garbage-free and water secure, according to the Prime Minister’s Office.
The garbage mountains in cities will be processed and removed completely as part of Swachta second phase. One such garbage mountain has been in Delhi for long, it’s also waiting to be removed said PM Modi at the launch of Swachch Bharat 2.0 reported ANI
PM Modi further stated, Toffee wrappers are no more thrown on floors but kept in pockets. Kids alert elders not to litter around. The youth are taking initiative. Some are earning wealth from waste, while some are creating awareness. There is segregation of dry and wet waste, there’s awareness
At an event at the Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi, the prime minister launched the flagship missions.
These missions signify a step forward in the march towards effectively addressing the challenges of rapidly urbanising India and will also help contribute towards achievement of the sustainable development goals 2030, the PMO said.
