•The purpose of the Contest is to encourage all districts in India to re-intensify the sanitation movement with a special focus on Open Defecation Free-ODF Sustainability.
•As per the advisory issued by the Ministry, top 10 District Collectors, top 3 State Mission Directors and State Secretary in-charge of Sanitation will be recognized and awarded by the Swachh Bharat Mission.
2) President Kovind stresses on quality higher education in country
•President Ram Nath Kovind has said that Young doctors should dedicate themselves to the cause of health services in the spirit of Army men taking up the challenges at the borders.
•He was addressing the first convocation of All India Institute of Medical Sciences at Rishikesh today. The President said it is a proud moment for all as, this time the gold medalists in different streams have been girl students.
•He said this not only shows the dedication they have been showing but also the way society is getting empowered with their increasing status in different fields.
3) President Kovind inaugurates Gyan Kumbh in Haridwar
•President Ram Nath Kovind has stressed the need to impart quality education to the students.
•After inaugurating a two-day Gyan Kumbh at Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar on Saturday, He said that besides educating children, it is imperative on the part of teachers to inculcate good manners and character building in the students.
•The president appreciated the role of Uttarakhand Government in forging co-ordination with Centre in a matter of providing education which falls under the concurrent subject.
•Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, Higher Education Minister Dhan Singh Rawat and Swami Ramdev were also present on the occasion.
