The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment reported on the participation of senior citizens from Jay Shriram Senior Citizen Home in Kargani, Maharashtra, in the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign. The cleanliness drive, operated by Atpadi Taluka Gramin Vikas Sanstha, was conducted as part of the ongoing Swachhata campaign aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to transform cleanliness into a sustained, people-led movement.
The campaign, observed with the theme 'Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat', emphasizes active participation of citizens, institutions, and communities in cleanliness and sanitation activities. The senior citizens demonstrated enthusiasm and civic responsibility by participating in cleanliness activities in and around their old age home, conveying that maintaining clean and hygienic surroundings is a shared responsibility across all sections of society.
The initiative highlights the role senior citizens can play in community mobilization and social awareness, serving as an inspiration to the wider community. The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment's efforts focus on encouraging active participation, dignity, and social engagement among senior citizens while promoting collective responsibility within communities. This content may not be financially relevant.