Karnataka launched ‘Swachhmeva Jayate Campaign’

karnataka launched swachhmeva jayate abhiyan

Question. Which of the following state government has launched ‘Swachhmeva Jayate Campaign’?
(a) Delhi
(b) Karnataka
(c) West Bengal
(d) Kerala
Answer- (b)
Related Fact:

  • On August 2, 2018, Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka G Parameshwara launched Swachhmeva Jayate campaign in Karnataka.
  • Rural Development department of Karnataka issued a logo which shows a girl and a boy standing before the map of Karnataka.
  • The campaign coincides with the Swachh Survekshan (Grameen) 2018 (SSG 2018) survey, being undertaken by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen).
  • This initiative aims to increase the score of SSG-2018 with the help of school children.
  • Karnataka government constructed 22 Lakh lavatories in 29736 villages after starting of Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen).
  • Karnataka needs 2 lakh lavatories before October 2, 2018 to get open defecation free (ODF) status.
  • Swachh Survekshan Siksha (Grameen)-2018 will make rank of all districts and states in India on the basis of quantitative and qualitative evaluation

References-
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2018/aug/03/government-launches-rural-cleanliness-campaign-swachhameva-jayate-1852545.html