The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare organized a voluntary cleanliness drive under the 'Swachhata Hi Seva 2026' campaign near Gate No. 3 of Kartavya Bhavan-1, New Delhi, on October 1, 2026.
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare conducted a voluntary cleanliness drive under the 'Swachhata Hi Seva 2026' campaign on October 1, 2026, near Gate No. 3 of Kartavya Bhavan-1, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Marg, New Delhi. The drive was led by Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Secretary, Department of Health Research and Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Smt. Aradhana Patnaik, Additional Secretary and Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM); Dr. Rakesh Gupta, Additional Secretary and Director General, National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO); Dr. Loveneesh G. Krishna, Director General of Health Services (DGHS); and other senior officials and staff of the Ministry participated in the cleanliness drive.
The officials and staff participated with enthusiasm and dedication, reaffirming the spirit of collective action embodied in the campaign theme, ‘Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath’. Speaking to the media on the occasion, Dr. Rajiv Bahl highlighted the importance of making cleanliness a sustained collective effort and encouraged officials and citizens to contribute actively towards maintaining clean and healthy surroundings.
Smt. Aradhana Patnaik emphasised the importance of individual responsibility in promoting cleanliness and creating healthier public spaces. She stated that sustained cleanliness requires active participation and responsible action by every individual. The cleanliness drive formed part of the ongoing ‘Swachhata Hi Seva 2026’ campaign, which seeks to strengthen waste management systems and encourage citizens to actively contribute towards cleanliness efforts across the country.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reiterated its commitment to the objectives of Swachh Bharat and highlighted the close linkage between cleanliness, public health, and healthy living. The Ministry emphasised that sustained awareness, responsible waste management, and active citizen participation are essential for creating cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable public spaces.
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