Shri JP Nadda inaugurates Swacchta Mela at AIIMS, New Delhi
New Delhi: Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare today inaugurated the ‘Swacchta Mela’ at AIIMS, New Delhi. Speaking at the occasion, Shri Nadda said cleanliness and sanitation should not be a one-time activity but should become a part of our daily life. He also added that all hospitals and government health facilities should endeavour to maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout the year.
Shri J P Nadda also administered the “Swachhta Pledge” to the participants and volunteers. The Union Health Minister also unveiled the new poster series on anti-spitting, anti-littering and a DVD of the short film on Bio-Medical Waste Management (BMW) “TOTO Ki Pathashala” at the function.
Shri J P Nadda urged the people to internalize cleanliness and inculcate hygiene as a matter of lifestyle. He stated that sanitation is a key determinant of health and a clean and hygienic environment hugely contributes to preventing many diseases like diarrhoea, lymphatic filariasis, trachoma etc. Shri Nadda reiterated the importance of preventive and promotive health.
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