Debate on clean india
Answers
Clean India - Attitude change is more important than the movement
Prime Minister Modi has laid a lot of emphasis on
cleanliness. In this direction, he launched the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. This
movement envisages a clean India through participation of every Indian.
Yes:
1) There will be no expected participation
unless people’s attitude towards cleanliness and its importance changes.
2) Indians generally cares very less about
hygiene. Most of them even spit where ever they want, as they are unaware of
the health implications. Their habit will not change unless they are aware.
3) Workers indulge in cleaning jobs hardly gets
any respect within the society. Most of them are from Scheduled casts. Unless
the mentality towards these workers and their job changes, we cannot expect the
mass participation.
4) People keep their home clean, but when it
comes to surroundings like streets, parks etc. nobody cares because they
perceive it as the duty of government even though they themselves are responsible
for throwing garbage and making their surroundings dirty.
No:
1) Launching this mission with active
participation of PM, ministers and officials itself motivates citizens to
participate.
2) The mission highlights the importance of
cleanliness very well and making them aware is an integral part for this
mission.
3) The issue of cleanliness was not given enough
priority during the last many decades. This campaign will prioritize this
issue.
4) Most importantly, taking action for making
India clean through this campaign itself is the first necessary step towards
realizing this dream.
Conclusion:
Making people aware is important, but more
important is that this awareness is converted to actions. As government itself
has taken the initiative, this will definitely motivate people and make them
realize that cleanliness is not just government’s responsibility. On its part
government can introduce a separate awareness drive too, so that more and more
people join this campaign.