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resulted in a stretch of forest full
of greenery. “I chose this mission to take
Modi Ji’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’
The Government has recognised
forward. I thank the Prime
religious tourism as one of the
Minister for mentioning me
crucial pillars of the tourism sector
for my work in Swachhata
in India. It has initiated schemes
Abhiyan in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’
and is developing circuits to
attract tourists, and to also spur speech. I believe that if we
employment opportunities for keep our village clean, it’ll
the local communities. These make our country clean.”
initiatives promote India’s rich
– Surendra Bagwadi,
heritage by developing world
Swachhata Warrior
class infrastructure with all
from Guptkashi
modern amenities. These are
not just making pilgrimages
more comfortable for the people The National Mission on
but also attracting tourists from Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and
around the world, leading to Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation
employment generation for the Drive (PRASHAD) focuses on
locals. It is imperative that we developing and identifying
take all possible steps to maintain pilgrimage sites across India
cleanliness in these places. to enrich the religious tourism
experience. Fifteen thematic
circuits have been identified for
development under the Swadesh
Darshan Scheme. Some of these
circuits are the Ramayana Circuit,
Buddha Circuit, Sufi Circuit,
Spiritual Circuit, Tirthankar Circuit,
Sikh Circuit, and Christian Circuit.
We should all abide by the
resolution of cleanliness
and maintain the dignity of
these pilgrimage sites. While
several people and voluntary
organizations in the country are
making an effort to keep not just
their home but also surroundings
clean, it is every individual’s
responsibility to contribute
towards making India cleaner.
And our collected efforts for a
Swachh Bharat will give way to
Sewa Bhav which is a stepping
stone towards spiritual liberation.
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