Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs concludes Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign

The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA) actively participated in the nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign 2026, observed from 17th September to 2nd October 2026 across Ministries and Departments of the Government of India. The campaign focused on promoting cleanliness, hygiene, civic responsibility, environmental responsibility and public participation towards realizing the vision of a Swachh Bharat.

The campaign commenced on 17th September 2026, with Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Nikunja Bihari Dhal, administering the Swachhata Pledge to all officers and officials of the Ministry. During the fortnight, the Ministry undertook a series of activities in accordance with its action plan, including special cleanliness drives and Shramdaan, cleanliness inspections by senior officers, the “Swachh Air” initiative with placement of indoor plants in Sections and officers’ cabins, health check-up of Safai Mitras, and thanking and felicitation of Safai Mitras.

A major highlight of the campaign was the “Ek Din – Ek Ghanta – Ek Saath Shramdaan” organized by the Ministry at Navyug School, Peshwa Road, New Delhi. The programme was led by Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs & Minority Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, and witnessed participation of Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Nikunja Bihari Dhal; Chairman, NDMC, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi; Additional Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Satya Prakash; Principal, Navyug School, Ms. Meenakshi Kaushik, along with officers and officials of the Ministry, teachers and students of the school.

Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Nikunja Bihari Dhal, reiterated the importance of sustaining the spirit of Swachhata beyond the campaign period. .(updated on 1st October 2026)