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.
News On AIR | September 14, 2017 2:28 PM
HRD Minister announces Swacchata ranking of Higher Educational Institutions