Which ministry launched the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin)?

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Ministry of Rural Development
Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

Correct answer: Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

Solution

Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) launched 2 October 2014 is administered by Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (now part of Jal Shakti). Aims at rural open-defecation-free India.

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