The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare led a cleanliness drive under the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign near Kartavya Bhavan-1 in New Delhi, stressing the importance of individual responsibility and sustained collective efforts for promoting cleanliness and creating healthier public spaces.
On October 1st, 2026, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare spearheaded a voluntary cleanliness drive as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign near Gate No. 3 of Kartavya Bhavan-1, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Marg, New Delhi.
The drive was led by Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Secretary of the Department of Health Research and Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Senior officials including Smt. Aradhana Patnaik, Additional Secretary and Mission Director of National Health Mission (NHM); Dr. Rakesh Gupta, Additional Secretary and Director General of National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO); Dr. Loveneesh G. Krishna, Director General of Health Services (DGHS), and other ministry staff participated with enthusiasm.
Speaking to the media, Dr. Rajiv Bahl emphasized that making cleanliness a sustained collective effort is crucial for maintaining clean and healthy surroundings. He encouraged officials and citizens to contribute actively towards promoting cleanliness and creating healthier public spaces.
Smt. Aradhana Patnaik stressed the importance of individual responsibility in sustaining cleanliness efforts. She reiterated that every individual plays a vital role in enhancing cleanliness, thereby contributing to creating healthier public spaces.
The cleanliness drive was part of the ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign, which aims to strengthen sanitation efforts and encourage active citizen participation 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.
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