The Union Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh on Sunday unveiled the statue of Social Reformer and founder of Sulabh movement late Dr Bindeshwar Pathak and dedicated a road on his name in Aliganj area in Lucknow.
Union Defence Minister while recalling contributions of Dr Bindeshwar Pathak termed him as a missionary. He urged the people to follow his path in social engineering and equality. He advocated adoption of the principles and philosophy of Dr Pathak in social life.
He said that late Dr Pathak transformed India’s sanitation ecosystem and introduced cost-effective, eco-friendly toilets that contributed towards health and hygiene. His work furthered safe and hygienic sanitation as a pillar of human dignity and public health.
He strengthened the movement for sanitation and cleanliness with complete dedication, so he was himself as an institution.
It stands as a beacon of compassion, innovation and social justice, inspiring future generations.
Nitya Pathak of Sulabh International expressed great satisfaction over the naming of road dedicated on the name of Sulabh founder. She termed it as a tribute to the great soul.
She thanked Union defence minister and state government for dedicating road on the name of Dr Bindeshwar pathak. Senior official of Sulabh International Pankaj Jain, former IAS welcomed the guests.
