Government launched Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao initiative under SBM-U 2.0.
The Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 under the aegis of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched the Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao (SABB) initiative.
The main aim of the initiative is to enhance the preparedness of Urban Local Bodies before heavy rainfall.
This initiative calls for comprehensive interventions focusing on swachhata, and inter-departmental convergence to be implemented by all ULBs.
Cleanliness drives, collection and transportation of waste, regular cleaning of all community and public toilets, sanitation and hygiene facilities for children, etc. are the key elements of the Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao initiative.
Rapid assessments to identify high-risk areas, adoption of Protect Prevent Treat Strategy (PPTS) and coordination & monitoring will be part of this initiative.
