New Delhi: Prime Minister NarendraModi has reaffirmed the government's commitment towards improving sanitation in the country. In a video posted on Twitter on the occasion of World Toilet Day on Sunday, MrModi stressed the need to end the concept of open defecation saying that this is the best gift that can be given to women. 

The Prime Minister complimented all those individuals and organizations working towards building more toilets in various parts of the country. He said, their invaluable contribution adds solid momentum to the Swachh Bharat Mission.

On earlier occasions, MrModi had exhorted people to fulfill Mahatma Gandhi's vision of Clean India. World Toilet Day is observed every year to raise awareness about of the global sanitation crisis and encourage people to use toilets.