cleanliness drive

October 1, 2026 9:04 PM

Swachhata should become a daily habit and shared responsibility, not remain limited to campaigns: Union Minister Chouhan

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday called for making cleanliness a continuous practice and part of everyday behaviour, rather than limiting it to the duration of designated campaigns. Addressing a virtual meeting with Secretaries and senior officials of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and the Ministry of Rural Development, Chouhan urged officials and employees to lead by example and actively participat...

October 1, 2026 12:16 PM

‘Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath’: Health Ministry officials join cleanliness drive

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare organised a voluntary cleanliness drive, or Shramdaan, under the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva 2026’ campaign near Gate No. 3 of Kartavya Bhavan-1 on Dr Rajendra Prasad Marg in New Delhi. Dr Rajiv Bahl, Secretary, Department of Health Research and Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), led the cleanliness drive. Senior officials, including Additional Secretary and Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), Aradhana Pa...

September 30, 2026 6:41 PM

Delhi govt promoting mechanical sweeping, litter-picking to facilitate sanitation workers: CM

The Delhi government is promoting mechanical sweeping and garbage collection by giving funds to the MCD for procuring 1,000 litter-picking machines, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Wednesday. Addressing a gathering of sanitation workers at ‘Safai Mitra Suraksha Evam Samman Shivir’, the chief minister said after the 1,000 litter-picker machines are suitably deployed, the government will increase their numbers. She further said the government has provided funds to the Municipal Corporatio...

September 25, 2026 2:06 PM

Namami Gange, Varanasi Municipal Corporation launch cleanliness drive after floods

The Namami Gange initiative and Varanasi Municipal Corporation have stepped up cleanliness efforts along the Ganga and its ghats following the recent floods, with teams removing silt, puja materials and other waste from the river and surrounding areas. As part of the ongoing campaign, cleanliness drives are being carried out at various ghats as well as in the Ganga. ‘Gangaputras’ and volunteers are removing puja materials and flood-related waste floating in the river and encouraging people ...

September 25, 2026 1:42 PM

Nitin Nabin, Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma participate in cleanliness drive in Jaipur

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President and Rajya Sabha member Nitin Nabin and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Friday participated in a cleanliness drive at Albert Hall as part of the Viksit Bharat Jan Seva Abhiyan. Nabin administered the Swachhata Hi Seva (Cleanliness is Service) pledge to members of the public. He and Chief Minister Sharma later felicitated sanitation workers and interacted with them to enquire about their well-being. The two leaders also planted ...

October 21, 2025 2:56 PM

Special Campaign 5.0 underway to promote cleanliness, clear pending matters: Tourism Ministry

The Ministry of Tourism and its affiliated organisations are actively participating in the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 5.0, aimed at promoting cleanliness and expediting the resolution of pending files. The campaign involves the Ministry’s India Tourism Offices, Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs), Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), and Programme Divisions. According to the Ministry, a total ...

August 14, 2025 1:43 PM

Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia Holds Cleanliness Drive Ahead of Independence Day

In the run-up to Independence Day 2025, the Embassy of India in Saudi Arabia organised a Shramdaan activity under the Har Ghar Swachhata campaign. Ambassador Dr Suhel Ajaz Khan administered the Swachhta Pledge, after which staff and community members joined in cleaning and beautifying the Embassy premises. The initiative aimed to create a clean and pleasant workplace while reinforcing a spirit of service and efficiency. Embassy officials said such efforts reflect India’s commitment to excelle...