Mumbai: NDTV-Dettol Banega Swachh India campaign is hosting the Maha Cleanathon in Mumbai in partnership with the Maharashtra Government. The campaign involves a clean-up drive at JJ Hospital, followed by a press conference at YB Chavan Hall.
This Article is From Apr 17, 2017
Maha Cleanthanon In Mumbai Led By Devendra Fadnavis, Big B: Highlights
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Updated : April 17, 2017 12:52 pm IST
Highlights
- Mr Fadnavis. Mr Bachchan participated in NDTV-Dettol Maha Cleanathon
- Hundreds took part in clean-up at JJ hospital complex in Mumbai
- Maharashtra will have 50 Swachh (clean) cities by October 2: CM
Sep 03, 2016 12:38 (IST)
"On NDTV's Cleanathon in January this year, we had pledged to contribute 50 lakh man hours to the Swachh India mission. We have already completed 33 lakh hours. We are confident we will touch 60 lakh hours by January 26, 2017," said Manisha Mhaiskar, Principal Secretary, Urban Development, Maharashtra.
Sep 03, 2016 12:21 (IST)
"When you see someone littering. Go stop them. Tell them what they are doing is wrong. When you keep doing this repeatedly, people will change," says Amitabh Bachchan.
Sep 03, 2016 12:08 (IST)
"You are praising me for picking up trash with my bare hands but there's nothing special about it. Our sanitation workers don't always have gloves," says Amitabh Bachchan.
Sep 03, 2016 11:58 (IST)
No photo op here, Amitabh Bachchan helps clean up garbage with bare hands.
Sep 03, 2016 11:41 (IST)
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Sep 03, 2016 11:25 (IST)
"Did not just come here to give a speech. Here to set an example." Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and superstar Amitabh Bachchan get their hands dirty for a clean Mumbai.
Sep 03, 2016 11:10 (IST)
Amitabh Bachchan leads the way in the mission to clean up the area around Mumbai's JJ Hospital.
Sep 03, 2016 11:05 (IST)
Ad man and writer Prasoon Joshi lends a hand to the clean up mission.
Sep 03, 2016 10:53 (IST)
The flooding and water logging happens because we fail to keep our cities clean. The garbage clogs the drains, how can the water flow to the sea?: Amitabh Bachchan, campaign ambassador
Sep 03, 2016 10:45 (IST)
All hill stations in Maharashtra had 'Kachra Points' for people to dump garbage. Now they are 'Swachh Points': Chief Minister Fadnavis
Sep 03, 2016 10:40 (IST)
"The participation of people is most important for the success of these programmes," says Devendra Fadnavis
No lack of participation here. Brooms at the ready
No lack of participation here. Brooms at the ready
Sep 03, 2016 10:36 (IST)
"We are here to become examples. We hope this movement continues and we can keep our cities clean," says Amitabh Bachchan
Sep 03, 2016 10:32 (IST)
"Maharashtra plans to have the highest number of Swachh cities," says chief minister Devendra Fadnavis at the Cleanathon
Sep 03, 2016 10:28 (IST)
The crowd roars as Superstar Amitabh Bachchan and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis take stage.
Sep 03, 2016 10:25 (IST)
Amitabh Bachchan has arrived. The show starts any moment now.
Sep 03, 2016 10:19 (IST)
Sep 03, 2016 10:17 (IST)
Quite a gathering at Mumbai's JJ Hospital despite the rain. Volunteers have showed up in large numbers to support the clean drive.
Sep 03, 2016 10:11 (IST)
Sep 03, 2016 10:08 (IST)
It's a rainy morning in the Mumbai. But volunteers' spirits were clearly not dampened.
Sep 03, 2016 09:49 (IST)
The stage is set at the YB Chavan Hall. It will host a discussion following the the clean-up drive at Mumbai's JJ Hospital.
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