India's Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) have initiated Special Campaign 6.0, focusing on cleanliness and sanitation activities across the country.
On 2 October, 2026, the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) commenced Special Campaign 6.0 with extensive cleanliness and sanitation activities at ICAR institutes and establishments nationwide. The campaign emphasizes the collective commitment of DARE and ICAR towards promoting clean and hygienic workplaces, encouraging public participation, and fostering a sustained culture of cleanliness in line with the spirit of Swachhata.
At ICAR Headquarters, officials participated in cleanliness drives at the National Agricultural Science Complex (NASC), Pusa, New Delhi. Institutional premises, villages, roads, pathways, and other identified areas underwent cleanliness activities, including drives and Shramdaan. Swachhata Sabhas, awareness programmes, plogging activities, plantation, and greening initiatives were organized to promote cleanliness, sanitation, hygiene, waste management, and community responsibility.
Special recognition was given to Safai Mitras, sanitation workers, and volunteers for their contribution towards sustaining cleanliness. The campaign focused on the beautification and transformation of cleaned spaces while promoting sustainable practices such as vermicomposting of water hyacinth and systematic weeding and review of old files for appropriate disposal and record management.
Key Facts:
1. Special Campaign 6.0 was initiated by DARE and ICAR on 2 October, 2026.
2. Cleanliness drives were undertaken across the country in institutional premises, villages, roads, pathways, and other identified areas.
3. Swachhata Sabhas, awareness programmes, plogging activities, plantation, and greening initiatives were organized to promote cleanliness, sanitation, hygiene, waste management, and community responsibility.
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