Ministry of Textiles
Ministry of Textiles Concluded ‘Swachhata Hi Seva 2026’ campaign with Nationwide Cleanliness and Awareness Initiatives
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The Ministry of Textiles concluded the 'Swachhata Hi Seva 2026' campaign, held from 17th September to 2nd October 2026. The nationwide initiative focused on public participation, cleanliness, transformation of Cleanliness Target Units, waste management under Reduce-Reuse-Recycle models, and environmental sustainability. Key activities included the Swachhata Pledge, Shramdaan, tree plantation under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative, 'Waste to Art' drives, and welfare programmes for Safai Mitras. The campaign also witnessed active engagement from weavers, youth, and educational institutions, culminating on Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti.