With reference to Swachch Bharat Mission (SBM), consider the following statements: 1. The concept of “Swachhagrahis” in the SBM is closely inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s Salt Satyagraha. 2. Waste-to-wealth initiative is a part of the SBM. 3. Cleanliness Target Units (CTUs) under the SBM target individual household cleanliness. How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to Swachch Bharat Mission (SBM), consider the following statements:
1.The concept of “Swachhagrahis” in the SBM is closely inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s Salt Satyagraha.
2.Waste-to-wealth initiative is a part of the SBM.
3.Cleanliness Target Units (CTUs) under the SBM target individual household cleanliness.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect. The term “Swachhagrahi” is inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s Champaran Satyagraha. This reflects a commitment to cleanliness like the commitment to non-violence and justice demonstrated in the Satyagraha movement. Cleanliness Target Units (CTUs) under the SBM do not specifically emphasize individual household cleanliness but rather focus on transforming difficult and dirty spots through targeted cleanliness drives.

Statement 2 is correct. The Waste to Wealth Mission is considered a scientific arm of the Swachh Bharat Mission. It aims to leverage technology for waste management and to create economic value from waste.

Source: The Hindu

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