Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Navyug School in Pandara Park, Delhi, to participate in a cleanliness drive as part of the nationwide Swachh Bharat Mission on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on Wednesday.
During the event, he engaged in interactive discussions with the students, highlighting the importance of cleanliness.
The students expressed their happiness and appreciation for the Prime Minister's visit, sharing their experiences with IANS.
Nandani, one of the students, said, "We had no idea that PM Modi would come to meet us. We are very happy that he came and talked to us. He told us about cleanliness and sanitation and even picked up a broom for the cleanliness drive."
"The Prime Minister also talked about how women used to face problems when there were no toilets in rural areas and the kind of diseases that used to spread earlier," she added.
"He also mentioned the Sukanya Yojana and the importance of yoga," Nandani said.
Another student, Aditi, said, "PM Modi spoke about the issues rural women used to face when there were no toilets in villages. That's why he initiated the mission to build toilets in every house. He emphasised that cleanliness should become a habit, and we need to maintain cleanliness everywhere."
Another student commented, "Today, the Prime Minister came to our school, and the purpose of this event was to convey the importance of the contribution of both boys and girls in maintaining cleanliness. He participated in cleaning activities with us and quizzed us about the importance of cleanliness and its benefits."
Anisha, a 9th-grade student shared, "PM Sir told us that we need to stay clean, and if we do, we will remain healthy. He spoke about the villages, mentioning how, in the past, when there were no toilets, women and girls faced many difficulties because they had to go outside, which was uncomfortable for them."
Earlier, sharing pictures on X of his participation in the cleanliness drive, PM Modi wrote, "Today, on Gandhi Jayanti, I took part in Swachhata-related activities with my young friends. I urge you all to also take part in some or the other such activity during the day and at the same time, keep strengthening the Swachh Bharat Mission."
PM Modi's flagship initiative, the Swachh Bharat Mission, was launched on this day in 2014, during his very first term in office.
This mission was launched throughout the length and breadth of the country as a national movement.
Flight operation between Agartala-Delhi to be increased; resumption of flight operation between Agartala-Aizawl, Agartala-Shillong, says MP Biplab Kumar Deb
The former Chief Minister and presently the MP for West Tripura constituency Biplab Kumar Deb on Friday chaired the airport advisory committee meeting here at Agartala MBB Airport and said that there is a plan to increase direct flight operation from Delhi to Agartala.
Tripura: Bill proposes hike in salaries of CM, Ministers and MLAs upto 50pc
An Amendment Bill has been moved in the Tripura Assembly on Friday proposing the increase of salaries, allowances of Ministers, MLAs and former legislators by 45 to 50 per cent.
Winter assembly session begins in Tripura; Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu lauds Govt’s effort in maintaining law and order in Tripura
In his speech in the sixth session of the 13th Tripura Legislative Assembly, the Governor said, “The state of Tripura is witnessing development in almost every sector including infrastructure, health care, education, agriculture and others under the guidance of the Centre and state leadership.”
TSF stages protest, demands to raise Roman script for Kokborok language in Assembly
The Twipra Student Federation (TSF), a wing of the North East Students Organisation (NESO), on Friday staged a protest near Circuit House in Agartala, demanding the issue of adopting the Roman script for the Kokborok language be raised in the winter session of the Tripura Legislative Assembly, which started today.
Govt to appoint over 400 Assistant Professors in colleges: CM
In a move to provide quality education to students studying in various colleges and to solve the crisis of Professors across the state, the Tripura government has taken a series of steps, including the appointment of 200 Assistant Professors,
Drug peddling: ED raids cop's residence, premises of suspected smugglers in Tripura
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) sleuths on Friday conducted raids in Tripura and searched the residence of a police official and premises of several people allegedly involved in drug peddling and money laundering cases, sources said.
Crucial winter session of Tripura Assembly to begin from tomorrow
The crucial winter session of the Tripura assembly would begin on Friday and a bill would be moved in the House amending the existing law to provide retirement benefits to all MLAs who have served even for just a day, officials said on Thursday.
Ex-CM accuses BJP of divisive politics to mask hide core issues
Former Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on Saturday criticized the ruling BJP, accusing it of fostering divisions among Hindus, Muslims, Tribals, and Non-Tribals to divert attention from pressing issues such as rising prices, unemployment, and economic hardships.