Mumbai Sep 12 (IANS) Actor Akshay Kumar who raised the problem of poor sanitation in India through the film "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha" has urged people to participate in Swachhata Hi Seva Andolan movement.
On Wednesday the 51-year-old tweeted: "Thanks to Toilet-Ek Prem Katha I got to know about the lack of basic sanitation facilities suffered by millions. Swachhata (cleanliness) should be prioritised for our nation s healthy future. Join the Swachhata Hi Seva Andolan."
Along with the post Akshay posted a poster of the movement. It reads: "Become a part of the Swachhata Hi Seva Andolan and undertake shramdaan (voluntary contribution) starting 9.30 a.m. on September 15 in your area. Share your Swachhata moments using #SHS208."
Akshay also made the audience witness India s sanitation issues in film "Pad Man" which focused on menstrual hygiene.

--IANS sim/nn/sed