The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has commenced Special Campaign 6 for the year 2026, with the preparatory phase beginning on September 17, 2026 and the implementation phase running from October 2 to October 30, 2026. The campaign focuses on cleanliness, record upkeep, and minimizing pendency in government offices.
Secretary Sudhansh Pant administered the Swachhata Pledge to officers and officials of all ranks on September 17, 2026, with participation from staff across various locations. On October 1, 2026, Minister of State B.L. Verma led a Shramdaan activity at the Mahila Imdad Committee in Paharganj, Delhi, actively participating in cleanliness activities and emphasizing the importance of public participation (Jan Bhagidari) in sustaining the cleanliness movement.
The department organized an extempore competition on September 28, 2026 on the theme of Swachhata Initiative to promote awareness about cleanliness, record management, file weeding, and recording. Senior officers participated enthusiastically, sharing perspectives on various aspects of Swachhata. The initiative aims to encourage active participation and strengthen the spirit of cleanliness and dignity among government officials and stakeholders, supporting the broader vision of Swachh Bharat and Viksit Bharat.