PM Modi lauds Hrithik's 'Swachh Bharat' initiative

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded Hrithik Roshan's 'Swachh Bharat' initiative, calling for the country to be inspired by the Bollywood actor's efforts.

"Am sure you all will get inspired by @iHrithik's efforts! He has made a significant effort towards creating a Swachh Bharat. #MyCleanIndia," Prime Minister Modi tweeted.

Earlier on Saturday, Hrithik had, in a series of tweets which were later retweeted by the Prime Minister, talked about his experiences of the cleanliness drive that he undertook.

"2day I pledge 2 keep my home, my roads, my city my country clean. I also take responsibility 2 teach n empower others 2follow. #swachhbharat," tweeted Hrithik.

"#swachhbharat I started cleaning my own surroundings and learnt so much. Started with my lanes In juhu," he added.

The actor further said, "Went around talking learning and informing residents, watchmen n workers about better ways to keep our society clean."

The 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' was launched by Prime Minster Modi on the 145th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi.

The campaign that has been launched nationwide on October 2 focuses on sanitation, hygiene and waste management.

It includes sweeping, removal of garbage, debris and unauthorized encroachments from roads, markets and residential places.

The 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' aims at making India a clean country by 2019, the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.