Special clean-up initiative focused on 100 iconic heritages, spiritual and cultural places

Q.  Under the Swachh Bharat Mission, which of the following are selected in the special clean-up initiative focused on 100 iconic heritages, spiritual and cultural places in the country?

1) Vaishno Devi
2) Taj Mahal
3) Qutub Minar
4) Manikarnika Ghat
- Published on 06 Jun 16

a. 2, 3, 4
b. 1, 2, 3
c. 1, 2, 4
d. All of the above

ANSWER: 1, 2, 4
 
  • Under the Swachh Bharat Mission, it has been decided to undertake a special clean-up initiative focused on 100 iconic heritages, spiritual and cultural places in the country.
  • The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation will be the coordinating Ministry for this initiative, in association with the Ministry of Urban Development, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Tourism and the concerned State governments.
  • The aim of this initiative is to make these 100 places model ‘Swachh Tourist Destinations’, that will enhance the experience for visitors from India and abroad.
  • Under Phase 1 of this initiative, the following iconic places have been selected for an intensive clean up:
1. Vaishno Devi: Jammu and Kashmir
2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus: Maharashtra
3. Taj Mahal: Uttar Pradesh
4. Tirupati Temple: Andhra Pradesh
5. Golden Temple: Punjab
6. Manikarnika Ghat: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
7. Ajmer Sharif Dargah: Rajasthan
8. Meenakshi Temple: Tamil Nadu
9. Kamakhya Temple: Assam
10. Jagannath Puri: Odisha

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