Nothing is purer than a small child’s soul - untouched by the murky lies of the world. They see goodness and want to spread goodness and positivity all around. And thanks to social media, we were able to see a little Kashmiri girl sharing an all-important message for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene. The video captures her rowing a small boat at the beautiful Dal Lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. Her small yet significant act caught the eyes of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who hailed the girl’s efforts and called it a fine example of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, clean India campaign.
PM Modi shared a video on his official Twitter handle writing, ‘Hearing this little girl will make your morning even better! Great passion towards Swachhata.’ Indeed, her sweet words are truly magical. Holding an oar with both her hands, the girl is trying to row the boat and give out the important message on cleanliness.
Hearing this little girl will make your morning even better! Great passion towards Swachhata. https://t.co/IPBZYVVPBR
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 21, 2018
She is talking about how Dal Lake known for its beauty and tranquillity is getting dirty and it is people’s duty to keep it clean. The short clip shows the amount of dirt and crap she along with her guardian have collected during the drive. At such a tender age, she is mature and understanding to know about the significant topic of cleanliness of our surrounding. It is also super cute of her to say, ‘Ab Main Bachon Ko Kehti Hun…’
WATCH: Kashmiri Girl's Monologue on Maintaining Cleanliness in the Dal Lake is Everything
The heaven on earth won't remain the same if we continue to pollute its beautiful lakes. This little girl seems to be giving the same message as she herself takes the responsibility of cleaning picturesque Dal Lake in Kashmir. #UserGeneratedContent
Video: Sunrise in Kashmir pic.twitter.com/iovtYjCaT2
— India Today (@IndiaToday) January 20, 2018
The video was originally shared by India Today via their Twitter handle. They had posted with the caption, The heaven on earth won't remain the same if we continue to pollute its beautiful lakes. This little girl seems to be giving the same message as she herself takes the responsibility of cleaning picturesque Dal Lake in Kashmir. #UserGeneratedContent Video: Sunrise in Kashmir.”
WATCH: Beautiful Dal Lake 'Jewel in the crown of Kashmir'
Dal Lake is called the ‘Jewel in the crown of Kashmir’ or ‘Srinagar’s Jewel’. It is the second largest lake in the state and is an integral part of tourism and recreation plans. It was built during the reign of Mughal Emperor Jehangir and continues to be one of the main attractions in Kashmir. Due to the serious case of eutrophication, a growth of plants and algae and due to the biomass load has led to problems. However, the Government of India is investing 11 billion rupees to restore the Dal Lake to its original spectacular opulence.
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