International Journal of Peace, Education and Development
  • Year: 2021
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue: 2

A Relation between Peace Education & Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: A Step Towards Peaceful Living

Research Scholar, Department of Education, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan, West Bengal, India

*Corresponding author: sibnathmanna36@gmail.com

Online Published on 13 September, 2022.

Abstract

This paper aims towards the relationship between peace education and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Peace is a vast concept practically as well as spiritually. In general way, peace means the absence of conflict or violence and, conversely as the presence of states of mind. According to John Dewey (1938), Peace education is beached in vigorous social responsibility making learners for diligent contribution in egalitarianism, through problem – posing and problem – solving education, and a promise to transformative act in our civilizations—Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is a vast mass movement that seeks to create a clean India. By cleaning our neighboring, we can reduce the chance of falling ill and stay happy. Staying clean helps us improve our mental health. Therefore, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is a step of wellness lifestyle. This mass movement promotes cleanliness to our surroundings and improves our mental health, which is directly connected with inner peace and peaceful living in society.

Keywords

Peace education, Peaceful living, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan