The Ministry of Heavy Industries announced on 28 October 2026 that it and its associated public sector enterprises and autonomous bodies participated in two cleanliness drives. The Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026 campaign ran from 17 September to 17 October 2026, resulting in the transformation of 81 target units and the cleaning of 85 public places. Additionally, the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters 6 is being conducted from 2 to 31 October 2026 to clear scrap and old files. These initiatives involve various entities like BHEL, CCIL, and HMT to promote sustainability and a cleaner India.
Key points
- SHS-2026: 81 target units transformed and 85 public places cleaned.
- Special Campaign 6: 47,97,239 sq. ft. of space freed through scrap disposal.
- Special Campaign 6: 25,899 physical files and 93,606 e-files closed/weeded out.
- Special Campaign 6: 3,839 e-waste items collected and disposed of.
- Plantation: 1,440 saplings planted by BHEL in Piplani Township.
When it applies
- Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) – 2026 campaign
- Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) – 2026 campaign
- Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 6
- Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 6
Who it affects
- Cleanliness Target Units and Public Places