Who launched (21st Sep 2024) Clean the Beach Campaign 2024 in Mumbai?

Ashwini Vaishnaw

Mansukh Mandaviya

Rajnath Singh

Bhupender Yadav

Correct Answer : Bhupender Yadav

Union Cabinet Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav participated in the International Coastal Clean-up Day drive and the ongoing ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign at Juhu Chowpatty in Mumbai on 21st Sep 2024.

Maharashtra Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Guardian Minister of Mumbai City district Deepak Kesarkar, Guardian Minister of Mumbai Suburban Mangal Prabhat Lodha, and others were present on the occasion.

CM Shinde administered the cleanliness oath to all attendees. Speaking at the event, Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan stated that every significant endeavour begins with a modest effort.

He emphasised that today is a day to raise awareness about coastal cleanliness, and this initiative will grow into a substantial movement, shaping the vision of ‘Swachh Bharat, Mahan Bharat.’

CM Eknath Shinde remarked that maintaining clean coastal areas is a collective responsibility. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav urged citizens to participate in the cleanliness fortnight and encouraged them to plant at least one tree as part of the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative. He also announced that the government will provide assistance to startups working on water reprocessing..

Source : AIR

Published On : September 23, 2024

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