The Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign (SHS-2026) concluded recently. The concluding programme included the felicitation of SafaiMitras in recognition of their dedication and hardwork in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene, as well as the recognition of schoolchildren for their contribution to spread the message of cleanliness through their participation and creative paintings. The Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign (SHS-2026) was launched on September 17 by Pankaj Kulshrestha, Controller General, Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM).

 

The campaign commenced with the administration of the Swachhata Pledge by Kulshrestha, CG, and Dr Yogesh G Kale, Chief Controller of Mines. This year, the campaign was organised under the theme “Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat.” IBM organised a wide spectrum of activities, including cleanliness awareness drives, cleaning of public places, identification and transformation of CTU/GVP sites, Swachh Paathshala, Waste to Art, Safai Mitra Suraksha Evam Samman Shivir, health check-up camps for sanitation workers, beautification of eco-tourism and religious spots, office premises cleanliness initiatives, and plantation drives. During the month-long initiative, IBM Headquarters, Nagpur, along with its four Zonal offices, 14 Regional Offices, Mineral Processing Laboratories and mines under its jurisdiction, undertook extensive activities related to cleanliness, environmental protection, waste management, public awareness and community participation.