The Ministry of Textiles actively participated in the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign from September 17 to October 2, 2026. The campaign focused on cleanliness, waste management, and environmental sustainability.
The Ministry of Textiles successfully took part in the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026 campaign from September 17 to October 2, 2026. The campaign aimed to strengthen the spirit of cleanliness and public participation with an emphasis on transformation of Cleanliness Target Units (CTUs), clean public places, Swachh Paathshala – Yuva for Swachhata, Safai Mitra Suraksha evam Samman Shivir, Jan Bhagidari and Swachhata se Samridhi. The ministry conducted various activities such as Swachhta Pledge, Shramdaan, tree plantation under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative, promoting responsible waste management and encouraging participation of stakeholders in sustainable cleanliness practices.
The campaign also witnessed active participation of weavers. Swachhta pledges were undertaken with weavers at Shahpur, Rampur, while weavers of the Bijnour Cluster participated in activities related to sample maintenance and cleanliness.
Activities such as Kabaad se Jugaad, Kabaad se Kala, plastic recycling and reuse/recycle drives were undertaken at various campuses. The concluding plantation activity at NIFT Delhi on Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, led by Secretary (Textiles) Smt. Neelam Shami Rao and joined by senior officials of the Ministry, further reinforced the ministry’s commitment towards a cleaner and greener India.
Environmental sustainability formed an important component of SHS 2026.
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