<span style="color: #222222;">Rural India is poised to become Open Defecation Free (ODF) by 2nd October this year due to the successful implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin). <br />''<br />''The resounding success of this mission has huge lessons for governments around the world. <br />''       <br />''Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reflected on the importance of cleanliness in his monthly programme of Mann Ki Baat on All India Radio on various occasions. <br />''<br />''In the 39th edition of the programme, Mr Modi said people should make a contribution towards making India clean to fulfil the dream of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. <br />''<br />''The Prime Minister said, a change can now be seen in the form of public participation in rural and urban areas alike following the launch of Swachh Bharat programme.</span><br />