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Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Campaign: Ministry of Textiles and Its Organisations Undertake Cleanliness and Awareness Activities

Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Campaign: Ministry of Textiles and Its Organisations Undertake Cleanliness and Awareness Activities
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The Ministry of Textiles and its organizations have commenced the nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Campaign, running from September 17 to October 2, 2026. The campaign features cleanliness drives, thematic competitions, and awareness sessions centered around the theme 'Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat Viksit Bharat'.

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In Simple Words

The Ministry of Textiles launched the nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Campaign, which runs from September 17 to October 2, 2026. The campaign's theme is 'Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat Viksit Bharat'. It focuses on promoting cleanliness, environmental conservation, and civic awareness as a community festival.

Various activities have been organized by the Ministry and affiliated bodies, including cleanliness drives, a thematic art poster-making competition in New Delhi, awareness sessions, site beautification, and anti-plastic campaigns by bodies like the Central Cottage Industries Corporation, The Cotton Corporation of India, and the Textile Committee.

Key Points

  • Campaign name: Swachhata Hi Seva 2026
  • Campaign dates: 17th September to 2nd October 2026
  • Theme: 'Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat Viksit Bharat'
  • Thematic Art Poster Making Competition held on 18.09.2026 at GPOA-3 Netaji Nagar, New Delhi
  • Central Cottage Industries Corporation organized a Swachhata awareness session on 17 September 2026
  • The Cotton Corporation of India undertook site beautification and introduced selfie points
  • Textile Committee conducted an awareness campaign against single-use plastics

Exam Angle

Ministry
Ministry of Textiles
Campaign
Swachhata Hi Seva 2026
Duration
17th September to 2nd October-2026
Theme
Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat Viksit Bharat

A. Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat Viksit Bharat

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