The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) concluded its Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign, which ran from September 17 to October 2, 2026, culminating on Swachh Bharat Diwas. The campaign operated under the theme "Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat" and focused on promoting cleanliness, environmental sustainability, and public participation (Jan Bhagidari) across the Ministry, its attached offices, and autonomous bodies.
Union Minister for MSME Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi, along with Secretary Shri Bharat Khera and Additional Secretary & Development Commissioner (MSME) Dr. Rajneesh, participated in a cleanliness drive at MSME-DFO, Bal Sahyog, Connaught Place on October 1, 2026, under the 'Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath' initiative. The drive saw participation from over 150 individuals, emphasizing collective action for maintaining clean public spaces. Tree plantation activities were also conducted under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative to reinforce environmental conservation and sustainable development commitments.
The campaign commenced with the administration of the Swachhata Pledge by Dr. Rajneesh, which was taken by approximately 250 officials from the Ministry of MSME and its field offices, reaffirming their commitment to the Swachh Bharat vision. Awareness and sensitization activities were conducted for officers and representatives of attached offices, autonomous bodies, and field formations to highlight the objectives and significance of Swachhata Hi Seva 2026. Participating organizations were encouraged to undertake cleanliness drives, awareness programs, and sustainable initiatives in their offices and surrounding areas.
Throughout the campaign period, the Ministry and its field formations across India implemented activities under key components including CTU (Cleanliness Target Unit) Transformation & Clean Public Places, Swachh Paathshala, SafaiMitra Suraksha Evam Samman Shivir, Jan Bhagidari for Swachhata, and Swachhata se Samriddhi. These initiatives aimed to strengthen public participation, promote cleanliness awareness, and reinforce collective efforts toward a Swachh Bharat.
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