The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs actively engaged in the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign from 17th September to 2nd October 2026, carrying out a series of activities as part of its action plan. Environmental responsibility was emphasized through plantation activities and strengthening cleanliness practices.
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA) participated in the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign 2026, which took place from 17th September to 2nd October 2026 across various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India. The campaign aimed at promoting cleanliness, hygiene, civic responsibility, environmental responsibility, and public participation towards a Swachh Bharat vision.
The campaign included special cleanliness drives and Shramdaan, cleanliness inspections by senior officers, the ‘Swachh Air’ initiative with placement of indoor plants in Sections and officers’ cabins, health check-ups of Safai Mitras, thanking and felicitating Safai Mitras, plantation activities under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam Abhiyan’, and strengthening cleanliness and hygiene practices within the Ministry's office premises.
A major highlight of the campaign was the 'Ek Din – Ek Ghanta – Ek Saath Shramdaan’ organized by the Ministry at Navyug School, Peshwa Road, New Delhi. The programme saw the Swachhata Pledge being administered to all participants, including Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs & Minority Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Nikunja Bihari Dhal; Chairman, NDMC, Shri Manoj Kumar Dwivedi; Additional Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Satya Prakash; Principal, Navyug School, Ms. Meenakshi Kaushik, along with officers and officials of the Ministry, teachers, and students of the school. As part of the event, Shri Kiren Rijiju, Shri Nikunja Bihari Dhal, Shri Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, and Dr. Satya Prakash planted saplings under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam Abhiyan’ in the school campus.
The programme reflected the spirit of collective participation and shared responsibility towards Swachhata. The campaign concluded with a closing ceremony, during which Safai Mitras were felicitated in recognition of their dedicated contribution towards maintaining cleanliness and hygiene. Dr. Satya Prakash emphasized the need to celebrate the spirit of Swachhata by making it a regular ritual, beginning from one’s own immediate surroundings and vicinity.
Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Nikunja Bihari Dhal, reiterated the importance of sustaining the spirit of Swachhata beyond the campaign period. He emphasized that cleanliness is a collective responsibility and encouraged officers and officials to continue adopting cleanliness and hygiene as an integral part of their everyday practices.
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