India, Sept. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA), Government of India, is actively participating in Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026 and Special Campaign 6 by undertaking a range of cleanliness, awareness and institutional initiatives across its offices and attached, subordinate and autonomous organisations.
The 10th edition of Swachhata Hi Seva 2026, being observed from 17th September to 2nd October 2026, has been jointly launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS). The campaign is being undertaken with the theme "Swachhata Mein Sahbhag; Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat", adopting a 'Whole of Government' and 'Whole of Society' approach.
Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 focuses on five key pillars:
Special Campaign 6
In addition, Special Campaign 6, organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) for institutionalising Swachhata and minimising pendency in Government offices, is being observed from 2nd October to 31st October 2026.
The campaign is being conducted in two phases. The preparatory phase commenced on 15th September 2026, while the implementation phase will be conducted from 2nd October to 31st October 2026.
During Special Campaign 6, the Department of Consumer Affairs is focusing on identification of pending references from Members of Parliament, State Governments, inter-Ministerial sources and the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), along with review of pending public grievances and appeals. The Department is also undertaking selection of sites for cleanliness drives, disposal of redundant materials and scrap, record and space management, and disposal of e-waste in accordance with MoEF&CC guidelines.
These activities are being undertaken by the Department of Consumer Affairs and its Subordinate/Attached/Autonomous offices across the country.
As part of the preparatory activities, a review meeting was convened on 8th September 2026 under the Chairpersonship of Advisor (Cost) to assess preparedness for Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 and Special Campaign 6. Nodal officers of Subordinate/Attached/Autonomous offices participated in the meeting and discussed measures for active participation in the campaigns.
The Department of Consumer Affairs, along with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), National Test House (NTH), National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India Limited (NCCF), National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) and all Regional Reference Standards Laboratories (RRSLs), is actively participating in the campaigns to ensure their effective implementation.
A Swachhata Oath has been administered across various offices to reaffirm the commitment towards cleanliness. Officers and staff will also undertake Shramdaan activities as part of the campaigns.
The Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign will culminate on 2nd October 2026 (Swachh Bharat Diwas) with a nationwide Shramdaan, honouring the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and reinforcing the vision of making Swachhata a way of life.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
