Rangoli Competition Celebrates Swachh Bharat Mission in Mumbai

Mumbai, Jan 21 (NationPress) In a vibrant celebration of the Swachh Bharat Mission, a rangoli competition at the Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation office in Mumbai emerged as a focal point, attracting both admiration and contemplation. As part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan initiative, participants crafted intricate rangolis featuring prominent figures such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, along with crucial social messages.

The event, hosted in the main office of the Municipal Corporation, showcased cleanliness-themed rangolis that advocated for a cleaner and healthier India. The lively artwork addressed pressing social concerns, including pollution, widespread deforestation, water resource mismanagement, disease proliferation, and unsanitary living conditions.

These rangolis not only showcased the beauty of traditional Indian artistry but also emerged as potent instruments for social awareness. The event was highlighted by the slogan, “I will participate in the Swachh Abhiyan, I will keep my city clean,” encouraging citizens to take an active role in the cleanliness initiative. Launched by Prime Minister Modi in 2014, the Swachh Bharat Mission has become one of India's most ambitious and transformative public health campaigns. Its success in promoting sanitation and hygiene has established it as the largest behavioral change initiative globally.

Initially focused on eradicating open defecation, the mission has expanded into a comprehensive program addressing solid and liquid waste management across rural India. As of 2019, over 100 million toilets have been constructed, and more than 600,000 villages have been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF), marking significant progress in enhancing public health. The second phase of the mission, launched after 2019, aims to sustain ODF status and implement waste management practices to ensure ‘Sampoorn Swachhata’ or complete cleanliness.

Beyond infrastructure development, innovative cleanliness campaigns like Swachhata Hi Sewa and the Swachhata Green Leaf Rating have mobilized millions of citizens to engage in cleanliness drives actively. The Swachh Bharat Mission has not only reformed the sanitation landscape but also acted as a guiding light for community-driven change, deeply rooted in the collective efforts of both the government and citizens. Through ongoing innovation and widespread participation, the mission aspires to further advance public health and sustainable sanitation practices in India.