Ministry of Mines Actively Participates in Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026

New Delhi, October 17 (Daily Kiran) : The Ministry of Mines has actively participated in the Swachhata Hi Seva (Cleanliness is Service) Campaign 2026, collaborating with its regional offices and organizations under its administrative control. This initiative aims to transform the spirit of a clean India into collective efforts for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable nation.

Through various activities, the ministry reaffirmed its commitment to making cleanliness, environmental responsibility, and community participation integral to daily life. The campaign was launched with a cleanliness pledge led by Secretary Keshav Chandra, emphasizing the ministry’s collective dedication to cleanliness and efficient operational practices.

Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, joined Secretary Chandra and senior officials at a cleanliness drive held at Yashwant Palace Market in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. This drive underscored the importance of collective responsibility and public participation in maintaining clean and hygienic markets.

Additionally, the ministry organized a health camp for sanitation workers and employees at the Minerals Room, GPOA-3, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi. This camp recognized the invaluable contributions of sanitation personnel in maintaining clean workplaces, highlighting the ministry’s commitment to their health, welfare, and dignity.

Regional offices of the ministry also conducted various initiatives, including cleaning lakes and water bodies, community service, and cleanliness drives around public places such as temples and markets. Competitions, including essay writing and creating art from waste in schools, were organized to promote environmental awareness, creativity, and the importance of waste reuse.

As part of the campaign, 136 cleanliness-targeted units were revitalized, with 10,723 participants contributing. Furthermore, 59 public places were cleaned, involving 5,498 individuals. These achievements reflect the joint efforts of the ministry and its regional offices in promoting cleanliness, enhancing public spaces, and fostering a spirit of collective responsibility.

The Ministry of Mines reiterated its commitment to the Swachh Bharat (Clean India) pledge, emphasizing that continuous collective efforts, environmental responsibility, and public participation are fundamental to building a cleaner, healthier, and stronger India.