The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced on 19 October 2026 that it has completed the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign, which ran from 17 September to 2 October 2026. The initiative involved the transformation of 9,845 cleanliness target units and the cleaning of 937 public spaces. The campaign also focused on welfare for sanitation workers, providing 276 health check-ups for 4,365 people and distributing 3,518 PPE kits. It engaged 18,700 schoolchildren and promoted waste-to-wealth initiatives through recycling melas and art colleges.
Key points
- 9,845 cleanliness target units transformed with 99,548 participants
- 937 public spaces cleaned and 143 water body cleaning drives conducted
- 276 health check-ups for 4,365 sanitation workers and 3,518 PPE kits distributed
- 18,700 schoolchildren participated in awareness and cleanliness activities
- Waste-to-wealth efforts included 175 plastic recycling melas and 191 art college engagements
When it applies
- Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign
- Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign
- pledge-taking ceremony
Who it affects
- public spaces, water bodies, students, and sanitation workers