Union Minister C. R. Patil attended Special Gram Sabhas on October 2, 2026 across rural India to mark Swachh Bharat Diwas. These events focused on sanitation, waste management, and cleanliness initiatives.
Union Minister Shri C. R. Patil participated in a Special Gram Sabha at Majigam village in Chikhli Block, Navsari District, Gujarat on October 2, 2026, one of several such events held across rural India to mark Swachh Bharat Diwas. The event was also attended by Shri Naresh Patel, Cabinet Minister of Gujarat, Joint Secretary & Mission Director, Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen), Ms. Aishvarya Singh, District Collector and District Development Officer, along with senior officials from State and District administration.
During the Special Gram Sabha at Majigam, Union Minister felicitated sanitation workers and emphasized that cleanliness should be a collective commitment and not just a one-day campaign but an integral part of daily lives. He stressed that it is essential to resolve not to litter and prevent others from doing so as well.
In his address, the Union Minister recalled Mahatma Gandhi's emphasis on 'Swachhata' alongside 'Swatantrata' and highlighted the significant efforts made for Swachhta under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's leadership. He noted that a nationwide Jan Andolan in the form of Swachh Bharat Mission has significantly transformed rural sanitation scenarios.
Apart from discussing various topics, the Special Gram Sabha at Majigam also focused on achievements of SHS 2026, Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 and Swachh Seva Aankalan. A presentation was made by JS&MD regarding GP level annual digital self-assessment framework, Swachh Seva Aankalan.
Similarly, in other states, Deputy Secretaries from the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) participated in Special Gram Sabhas and sanitation activities. In Dadra and Nagar Haveli, an STP visit and a plantation drive were included. In Jharkhand, the event included discussions on the draft of Swachh Seva Aankalan and the process of addressing identified gaps, felicitation of sanitation workers, Swachhata Shapath, plantation under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’, and inspection of sanitation assets. In Haryana, a plantation drive, an inspection of the Segregation shed, and interactions with the community on Swachh Seva Aankalan, the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 and local sanitation efforts were part of the Special Gram Sabha. In Madhya Pradesh, participants took the Swachhata Shapath and discussed Swachhata Hi Seva 2026, the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 and Swachh Seva Aankalan during the Special Gram Sabhas. The visits also included a plantation drive and an inspection visit to a segregation shed.
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