Union Minister Jitendra Singh emphasized the evolution of Swachhata from an appeal for cleanliness to a sustained practice of responsible governance, efficient resource utilization, and waste management. The expanded campaign now includes disposal of old files, redundant furniture, e-files, electronic scrap, and a mass cleanliness drive at CSIR Headquarters.
On October 1st, Science and Technology Minister, Dr. Jitendra Singh reiterated that the Swachhata initiative has progressed from an appeal for cleanliness to a sustained practice of responsible governance, efficient resource utilization, and waste management. The remarks were made during the launch of the Implementation Phase of Special Campaign 6.0 in New Delhi.
The Minister recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for Swachhata from the Red Fort in 2014 and highlighted how the initiative transformed into a people's movement and an institutional practice across Government offices.
Beyond cleanliness and toilets, the campaign now encompasses disposal of old files, redundant furniture, e-files, and electronic scrap. On this occasion, Dr. Singh participated in Shramdaan, a plantation drive under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative and honored Safai Mitras by distributing safety kits.
In addition to these activities, Dr. Singh led a mass cleanliness drive at CSIR Headquarters, where he participated in the Swachhata Signature Campaign and plantation drive and felicitated Safai Mitras. The Minister later visited the Ministry of Earth Sciences, where e-waste and obsolete equipment from Prithvi Bhavan and Mausam Bhavan were taken up for disposal under the Campaign.
The Implementation Phase of Special Campaign 6.0 has started today and will run till 31st of October, following the preparatory phase undertaken by Ministries and Departments during September.
Source:
Akashvani News
