The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying administered a Swachhata Pledge on September 17, 2026, in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, marking the beginning of the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 program. Dr Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary (Fisheries), along with Dr Surabhi Rai, Joint Secretary (Marine Fisheries), and Shri Arunkumar M. Solanki, Additional Chief Secretary (Fisheries) of Gujarat, led the pledge administration to more than 1000 participants including officials, fishermen, fish farmers, women fishers, fisheries cooperatives, and industry representatives.
The hybrid event underscored the Department's commitment to promoting cleanliness and hygiene at workplaces, strengthening institutional accountability, streamlining record management practices, reducing pendency, and fostering a culture of collective action. The pledge specifically reaffirmed resolve towards maintaining cleanliness, reducing pendency, promoting efficient record management, and fostering a transparent and citizen-centric work culture.
The observance was organized as part of the nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign running from September 17 to October 2, 2026, which aims to promote cleanliness, sanitation, and public participation under the vision of Swachh Bharat Mission. The event emphasized adopting efficient administrative processes and encouraging active participation from all stakeholders in creating transparent, well-managed, and citizen-centric institutions.