The Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Union Ministry of Education, organized a National Webinar on Solid and e-Waste Management in New Delhi as part of Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 and Special Campaign 6.0 initiatives. Secretary Shri T. K. Anil Kumar highlighted the National Education Policy 2020's vision for environmental awareness and reported that under Special Campaign 5.0, approximately one lakh school students collected over 4,000 kgs of e-waste across 10 cities in four States and one Union Territory. He emphasized the importance of implementing Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 for reducing pollution, conserving resources, and promoting recycling.
Joint Secretary Dr. Amarpreet Duggal discussed the role of Eco Clubs for Mission LiFE in developing environmentally responsible attitudes among students and announced a Quiz Competition on "Solid Waste Management Rules 2026" for students from Grades 6 to 12, hosted on the Eco Clubs portal from September 17 to October 17, 2026. The webinar featured expert presentations on solid waste management and a walkthrough of the Eco Clubs for Mission LiFE portal, with over 2.6 lakh participants including students, teachers, and community members on YouTube.
In a separate event, the Department launched a Portal for Special Campaign 6.0 and set a target of undertaking 7 lakh cleanliness campaigns across the country under this campaign running from October 2 to October 31, 2026. The initiatives aim to deepen the culture of cleanliness and responsible environmental practices among school communities.