September 14, 2017 2:28 PM

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HRD Minister announces Swacchata ranking of Higher Educational Institutions

Human Resources Development Minister Prakash Javadekar on Thursday unveiled the Swacchata ranking of Higher Educational Institutions and presented awards to top rankers. <br/><br/>3500 institutions participated in the Swachhata ranking out of which best 25 institutions were selected in four categories. Both Government and Private institutions were awarded. <br/><br/>Speaking on the occasion, Mr Javadekar said, youths and educational institutions have a big role in achieving total cleanliness. He said, till now 4 crore 80 lakh toilets have been built around the country including in educational institutions with separate facility for girl students. <br/><br/>The Minister said, due to public participation, the Swachh Bharat Mission became a people's movement. He said, under the mission more than 2 lakh villages and more than 160 districts have been declared Open Defecation Free.

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