Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Department of Food and Public Distribution starts ‘Swachhata Hi Seva-2026’ campaign
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The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) along with its Public Sector Undertakings and subordinate offices has commenced the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva-2026’ campaign under the theme ‘Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat’. The initiative focuses on behavioural and cultural transformation, cleanliness, sanitation, and community participation. Activities conducted include the administration of the Swachhata pledge, slogan and painting competitions, workshops and health check-up camps for Safai Mitras regarding social security and welfare schemes, cleanliness and beautification drives, and Jal Sanchay Samvad conducted by bodies such as FCI, CWC, IGMRI, QCC, and NSI Kanpur.