Swachh Bharat

Product Description In an Indian household, the cleaning up of the house is the first step towards the celebration of an approaching festival. Not only it is hygienic but the symbolic significance of the festival is enhanced many times by this Act of cleaning. It symbolizes purity of mind and clarity of thoughts before one goes to pray and celebrate an event of importance. These acts lead us to the attainment of the ultimate evaluation, where the body is in the pink of health and the mind is in the depths of joy. Such insight and farsightedness in thought and actions have been the hallmark of the Indian history. These actions are nothing but the manifestations of our rich cultural heritage. A festival is a symbol of a prosperous society and a rich culture; it signifies growth and development. Therefore, any development, any growth is no less than a festival and the primary step to a celebration, which starts with cleanliness. For India, swachh Bharat Abhiyan is nothing but the first step towards celebrating development and prosperity. Certainly this book will facilitate the fulfilment of swachh Bharat Abhiyan. About the Author Dr. R.K. Sinha was born in a small village in Muzaffarpur (Bihar) in 1934. He was educated at Patna University and the University of Calcutta. He was awarded a Ph.D. Degree by Bihar University for his research work on Gandhiji. Dr. Sinha was a Minister in Bihar in 1971 and a Minister of State Labour and Parliamentary Affairs in the Janata Party Central Government led by Sri Morarjee Desai (1977-79). Dr. Sinha has been a social and political activist for the last five decades. He has several books to his credit.