MCL drives Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 with Cleanliness, Awareness and Community Engagement Activities
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) is observing Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 from September 17 to October 2, 2026, conducting cleanliness drives, awareness programmes, and community initiatives. The campaign was launched at MCL Headquarters in Sambalpur with the Swachhata Pledge and the flagging-off of the Swachhta Rath. Activities include school and colony cleanliness drives, an educational student visit, and competitions at IIM Sambalpur and SUIIT Burla.
Why It Matters
This press release covers a corporate initiative by a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Coal, which may be relevant for general awareness sections in competitive exams.
In Simple Words
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) is celebrating Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 from September 17 to October 2, 2026. The campaign was launched at the MCL Headquarters in Sambalpur, where employees took the Swachhata Pledge and women employees flagged off the Swachhta Rath.
Various activities are being conducted across operational areas, including school and colony cleanliness drives, a student visit to the Balibandha Wealth Centre for solid waste management insights, and elocution and debate competitions at IIM Sambalpur and SUIIT Burla.
Key Points
- MCL is observing Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 from September 17 to October 2, 2026.
- The campaign was launched at MCL Headquarters, Sambalpur with the Swachhata Pledge.
- The Swachhta Rath was flagged off by MCL's women employees.
- Cleanliness drives were organized at Schools and Colonies.
- Around 50 students from DAV School visited the Balibandha Wealth Centre.
- An Elocution Competition was organized at IIM Sambalpur.
- A Debate Competition was organized at SUIIT, Burla.
- The campaign aims to promote responsible waste management and environmental awareness.
Exam Angle
A. From September 17 to October 2, 2026
Source: Press Information Bureau