The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, has commenced the Special Campaign 6, for the year 2026 under the prescribed preparatory phase from 17^th September, 2026 with  Implementation phase from 2^nd October, 2026 onwards. The Special Campaign 6 will continue until 30th October 2026, reaffirming the Department's commitment to cleanliness and collective public participation.

A Senior Official in the Ministry said in this connection, the Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Sudhansh Pant administered the Swachhata Pledge to officers and officials of all ranks of the Department on 17^th September, in which the Officers and officials posted at other locations also participated from their respective workplaces.

The observance not only highlighted community participation are central to building clean workplaces but also made a commitment towards record up-keep and minimizing pendency in Govt. Offices.

Towards Cleanliness Campaign, a SHRAMDAAN ACTIVITY was also organised at the Mahila Imdad Committee (MIC), Paharganj area in National Capital Delhi on 1^st October, 2026 under the leadership of Shri B. L. Verma, Hon’ble Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment. Shri Verma actively participated in the Shramdaan activity and led the cleanliness activities at the premises.

Emphasising the importance of Jan Bhagidari in sustaining the momentum of the cleanliness movement, Shri Verma appealed to everyone to make Swachhata an integral part of their daily routine.

The participants collectively undertook cleanliness and sanitation activities in and around the premises, reaffirming their commitment to the spirit of Jan Bhagidari.

This Cleanliness Campaign reflected Ministry’s commitment to the objectives of Special Campaign 6 and the broader vision of a Swachh Bharat and Viksit Bharat. The initiative further underscores the importance of participation of Govt. Officials in institutionalizing Swachhata for the office premises as an integral part of everyday life.

The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment continues to support initiatives that promote cleanliness, minimizing pendency and better record management as a collective responsibility.

The Official said to inculcate these parameters amongst Govt. Officials, the Department organised an extempore competition on the theme of Swachhata Initiative on 28^th September, 2026.  

The competition was organised with the objective of promoting awareness about cleanliness, record management weeding and recording of files and overall cleanliness campaign thereby highlighting the importance of collective action towards building a cleaner Office environment. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from senior officers of the Department, who shared their thoughts and perspectives on various aspects of Swachhata, he added.

This initiative emphasized Department’s activities under the Special Campaign 6, aimed at encouraging active participation and strengthening the spirit of cleanliness and dignity amongst Govt. officials and stakeholders.

 Further, the Department is undertaking all necessary attempt for smooth completion of implementation phase of Special Campaign 6 from 2^nd October to 31^st October, 2026.

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