PM Modi launches Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0; aims to remove garbage mountains and make cities 'garbage-free'

On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the second phase of Swach Bharat Mission-Urban and Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT).

He launched this flagship missions at an event at the Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi.

The main aim of Swach Bharat Mission 2.0 is to make the "cities garbage-free" said PM Modi. He added that "garbage mountains" in cities will be processed and removed as a part of this mission.

"The aim of Swach Bharat Mission 2.0 is to make the cities garbage-free. With this second phase, we also aim sewage and safety management, making cities water-secure and ensuring that the dirty nullahs (drains) don't merge into rivers" PM Modi was quoted by ANI.

"The garbage mountains in the cities will be processed and removed completely as part of Swachta second phase. One such garbage mountain has been in Delhi for long, it's also waiting to be removed" added PM Modi.


During the launch he also said that this second phase is an important step in fulfilling dreams of BR Ambedkar.


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