New Delhi, Sept 25 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today said that healthy, clean and conscious society is a pillar of national security and urged everyone to adopt cleanliness as a national duty, inspiring others to contribute to a clean, healthy and developed India.
The Minister highlighted the importance of cleanliness describing it as more than just tidiness but a “way of life” that embodies discipline and responsibility, a Defence Ministry statement said.
As a part of Swachhotsav 2025, under the ongoing ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign, the Defence Minister led a cleanliness initiative ‘Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath’ at the Army Headquarters Unit Run Canteen here.
Addressing the gathering, Rajnath pointed out that clean surroundings improve health, mental well-being and inner peace