The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) was launched in the year of cleaner India as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.

2014

The correct answer is Option (1) - 2014

The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) was launched in the year 2014 as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.

The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) was launched by the Government of India on October 2, 2014, which coincided with the 145th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who is also known as the Father of the Nation in India. The mission aimed to honor Mahatma Gandhi's vision of a clean and hygienic India by his 150th birth anniversary in 2019.

The Swachh Bharat Mission is a nationwide campaign with the objective of achieving universal sanitation coverage and making India open defecation free (ODF) by constructing toilets and promoting sanitation practices. It encompasses various components such as constructing individual household toilets, community toilets, public toilets, solid waste management, and behavior change communication to promote cleanliness and hygiene practices.

The launch of the Swachh Bharat Mission marked a significant step towards addressing the sanitation and hygiene challenges faced by India. It emphasized the importance of cleanliness and sanitation not only for public health but also for the overall well-being and dignity of citizens. The mission mobilized government agencies, civil society organizations, businesses, and citizens to work together towards the common goal of a clean and hygienic India.