PM Modi Remembers Swachh Bharat Mascot Kunwar Bai

New delhi, Mar 08: On the occasion of the International Women's Day on Thursday, 8 March, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to a social activist from Chhattisgarh, the late Kunwar Bai, who was chosen as a mascot for the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' programme.

she raised funds to build toilets in her village by selling her goats

On Thursday, he tweeted, "I will always cherish the time when I had the opportunity to seek Kunwar Bai's blessings during one of my visits to Chhattisgarh. Kunwar Bai lives on in the hearts and minds of all those who are passionate towards fulfilling Bapu's dream of a clean India."

Kunwar Bai, a resident of Chhattisgarh, sold her goats - her sole source of livelihood - to build a toilet in her village.

The toilet, the first in the village, was built in 15 days and cost Rs 22,000.

"Her contribution towards a Swachh Bharat can never be forgotten. I am deeply inspired by her noble gesture," shared PM Modi.