The decision was announced by Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Ashok Singhal during a press conference after a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was held.
"The aim of Swach Bharat Mission 2.0 is to make the cities garbage-free. With this 2nd phase, we also aim sewage and safety management, making cities water-secure and ensuring that dirty nullahs don't merge into rivers," said PM Modi at the event.