Government Schemes 23 September 2026 · Event date: 22 September 2026

Department of Fertilizers Galvanizes Workforce with Special Creative & Participatory Initiatives Under ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’

Department of Fertilizers Galvanizes Workforce with Special Creative & Participatory Initiatives Under ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’
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The Department of Fertilizers convened a review meeting under the chairmanship of Senior Economic Advisor Shri Kuntal Sensarma on September 22, 2026, for the nationwide "Swachhata Hi Seva" Campaign 2026. The campaign, running from September 17 to October 2, 2026, focuses on five core thematic pillars including cleanliness drives, 'Kabaad Se Kala', 'Khel Khel Bhawana', 'Samvad', and 'Gyan Yatra'. Participating entities were instructed to ensure 100% workforce participation in the October 1 mega-event and upload performance metrics daily onto the SHS-2026 Portal.

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In Simple Words

The Department of Fertilizers held a review meeting on September 22, 2026, led by Senior Economic Advisor Shri Kuntal Sensarma, to guide the "Swachhata Hi Seva" Campaign 2026.

The campaign spans from September 17 to October 2, 2026, focusing on five pillars: cleanliness, 'Kabaad Se Kala', sports, interactive discussions, and community marches. It mandates full workforce participation for a mega cleanliness event on October 1 and requires daily reporting on the official portal.

Key Points

  • Campaign Name: Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign 2026
  • Campaign Dates: September 17 to October 2, 2026
  • Review Meeting Date: September 22, 2026
  • Meeting Chairperson: Shri Kuntal Sensarma, Senior Economic Advisor
  • Five Core Pillars: Swachhata Hi Seva, Kabaad Se Kala, Khel Khel Bhawana, Samvad, Gyan Yatra
  • National Culmination Event: 'Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath' on October 1, 2026
  • Employee Ideation Initiative: 'Ek Sujaav Swachhata Ki Or'
  • Dossier Submission Deadline: October 7, 2026

Exam Angle

Campaign Period
September 17 to October 2, 2026
Chairperson
Shri Kuntal Sensarma, Senior Economic Advisor, Department of Fertilizers
Culmination Date
October 1, 2026
Initiative Name
Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign 2026

A. From September 17 to October 2, 2026

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