Ministry of Education
Students play a pivotal role in building a clean, green and healthy Viksit Bharat 2047: Shri Pralhad Joshi
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Union Minister for Education Shri Pralhad Joshi led the 'Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath' Shramdaan and Cleanliness Drive at Gargi College, University of Delhi, and planted a sapling under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign. Interacting with students, the Minister emphasized the connection between cleanliness, public health, and responsible citizenship, urging students to dedicate at least 30 minutes to cleanliness-oriented activities to transform Swachhata into a sustained habit and a people's movement. He also highlighted the importance of physical fitness, sports, and balancing screen-time, and noted that students play a pivotal role in achieving the vision of a clean, green, and healthy Viksit Bharat by 2047.