Swachh Bharat – newsmantra.in l Latest news on Politics, World, Bollywood, Sports, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Trending news | News Mantra

Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Campaign Begins Nationwide with Focus on Jan Bhagidari

Newsmantra — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:14:03 +0000

NEW DELHI: The Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026 has commenced across the country with the theme “Swachhata Mein Sahbhag; Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat”. The campaign focuses on citizen participation and collective ownership of cleanliness through a Whole of Government and Whole of Society approach. This year’s campaign is built around five key pillars: transformation of cleanliness target units and public places; Swachh Paathshala: Yuva for Swachhata; Safai Mitra Suraksha Evam Samman Shivir; Jan Bhagidari for Swachhata; and Swachhata Se Samriddhi. The initiatives seek to promote sustained cleanliness and greater participation across both rural and urban India.

The campaign also places special emphasis on public awareness of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, including the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders and four-way source segregation. Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil said that on World Tourism Day, special cleanliness drives will focus on tourist destinations, high-footfall areas and beaches. As part of the campaign, nationwide voluntary shramdaan and cleanliness drives will also be organised on October 1 under the banner “Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath”, bringing citizens together for a coordinated cleanliness effort.

Engineers India Limited Organises Nukkad Natak to Promote Swachhata During Swachhta Pakhwada 2026

Newsmantra — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:24:46 +0000

NEW DELHI. Engineers India Limited (EIL) organised a Nukkad Natak (street play) at Bhikaji Cama Market as part of Swachhta Pakhwada 2026, aiming to raise awareness about cleanliness, hygiene, and sustainable civic practices among the general public.

The awareness programme attracted the attention of shoppers and visitors, using an engaging and satirical performance to deliver the message of keeping public spaces clean and adopting responsible civic behaviour.

The Nukkad Natak highlighted the importance of maintaining clean surroundings and practising good hygiene in everyday life. Through entertaining performances and relatable situations, the actors encouraged people to make cleanliness a daily habit rather than a one-time effort.

Swachh Bharat Cultural Festival at “The Cottage”

Newsmantra — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:51:42 +0000

A Swachh Bharat Cultural Festival was organised on 20/09/24 were Jal Tarang Musicians were invited to sensitize the Business visitors to the Emporia about initiatives of “the Cottage”. With the commencement of the ‘Swachhta Hi Sewa Campaign 2024’ from 17/09/24 the Central Cottage Industries Corporation Ltd began the observation of various activities across the country. Shri Manoj Lal, Managing Director, the Central Cottage Industries Corporation Ltd planted a sapling under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Campaign. Prior to it on the first day of the Swachhta Hi Sewa Campaign 2024, he administered the Swachhta pledge to all the Staff& Officers at the Corporate Office, Jawahar Vyaapar Bhawan,New Delhi to embrace cleanliness as an integral part of their daily lives.

Swachhta Standees have been installed at prominent places in the office building.Banner of Swachhta Hi Sewa has been uploaded on the dashboard of the websites of the Central Cottage Industries Corporation Ltd to ensure maximum reach and engagement, activities of the campaign are being shared across social media platforms amplifying the message of cleanliness.Swachhta Hi Sewa Campaign 2024, a nationwide initiative aimed at reinforcing the commitment to cleanliness and hygiene in everyday life is being celebrated across all organisations under the Ministry of Textiles purview.