Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi Lauds Swachhagrahi From Odisha’s Puri District

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded Rahul Maharana, a Swachhagrahi from Odisha’s Puri district, for his unique initiative of keeping the environment clean.

In his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Modi informed that Rahul has cleaned hundreds of kilos of plastic garbage and dirt. “Rahul goes to the pilgrimage sites in Puri early in the morning every Sunday, and clears the plastic garbage there,” said Modi.

Apart from Rahul, the Prime Minister also highlighted the works of Chandrakishore Patil of Nashik in Maharashtra who stands by the Godavari river, and constantly encourages people not to throw garbage in the river. "If he sees someone doing this, he immediately stops them," said the PM.

“Be it Rahul of Puri or Chandrakishore of Nashik, they teach us a lot. As citizens, we must carry out our duties, whether it is cleanliness, nutrition or vaccination… all these efforts also help us in staying healthy,” said Modi.

During his Mann Ki Baat address, Modi also appealed people to save every drop of water and also give equal emphasis on recycling of water.

“Centuries ago, Rahimdas ji had purposefully said 'Rahiman paani raakhiye, bin paani sab soon'. And in this task of saving water, I have high hopes from children. Just as our children made cleanliness a movement, they can help save water by becoming a Water Warriors,” Modi added.

(With PIB Inputs)