Ministry of Mines and Its Field Offices Actively Participated in Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026

Ministry of Mines Ministry of Mines and Its Field Offices Actively Participated in Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026

Posted On: 17 OCT 2026 5:15PM by PIB Delhi The Ministry of Mines, along with its field offices and organisations under its administrative control, actively participated in the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign 2026, translating the spirit of Swachh Bharat into collective action for a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable India. Through cleanliness drives, transformation of Cleanliness Target Units

(CTUs), cleaning of public spaces and initiatives for the well-being of Safai Mitras, the Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to institutionalising cleanliness, environmental responsibility and public participation as an integral part of everyday life.

The campaign commenced at the Ministry of Mines with the administration of the Swachhata pledge under the aegis of Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Shri Keshav Chandra, reaffirming the Ministry’s collective commitment to cleanliness, hygiene and sustainable practices.

Hon’ble Union Minister for Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, along with Secretary, Ministry of Mines, and senior officials of the Ministry, participated in a cleanliness drive organised under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 at Yashwant Palace Market, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. The drive underscored the importance of collective responsibility and public participation in maintaining clean and hygienic bazaars.

Further, the Ministry of Mines organised a Health Camp for Safai Mitras and its employees at Khanij Kaksh, GPOA-3, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi. The camp was organised recognised their valuable contribution to maintaining clean and hygienic workplaces. The initiative highlighted the Ministry’s commitment to the health, well-being and dignity of sanitation workers.

The Ministry’s field offices also organised varius initiatives like cleaning of lakes and water bodies, along with other activities such as shramdaan, cleanliness drives around public places including temples and bazaars, and essay-writing and waste-to-art competitions in schools to promote environmental awareness, creativity and the importance of reusing waste.

Under the campaign, 136 Cleanliness Target Units were transformed, with 10,723 participants contributing to the initiative. In addition, 59 public spaces were cleaned, with the participation of 5,498 individuals. These achievements reflect the combinedefforts of the Ministry and its field offices to promote cleanliness, improve public spaces and foster a culture of collective responsibility The Ministry of Mines and its field offices reaffirmed their commitment to the vision of Swachh Bharat, emphasising that sustained collective action, environmental responsibility and public participation are key to building a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable India.

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