The October 1 activities were part of the nationwide campaign. The 2026 campaign is being held from September 17 to October 2. Its theme is “Swachhata Mein Sahbhag; Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat.”Key HighlightsKiren Rijiju joined a cleanliness programme at Navyug School in New Delhi.Arjun Ram Meghwal took part in a shramdaan drive at Safdarjung Tomb.Pralhad Joshi joined a cleanliness programme at Gargi College.Cleanliness drives were held at many places across Delhi.Kiren Rijiju Joins Drive at Navyug SchoolUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju visited Navyug School in New Delhi and took part in the Swachhata campaign. He spoke about the need to keep the cleanliness movement strong.Rijiju said that it has been almost 12 years since the Swachh Bharat Mission was launched. He said that the government is now working to give the campaign new strength.“It has been almost twelve years since the Swachh Bharat Mission was launched. Now, we are trying to further strengthen the campaign in a renewed manner.” Rijiju also spoke about the role of students. He said he was impressed by the awareness among students at Navyug School about cleanliness.A separate government programme on September 30 also stressed that cleanliness should be a daily habit and a shared duty. Meghwal and Joshi Take Part in Cleanliness WorkUnion Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal joined a shramdaan activity at Safdarjung Tomb. The activity was held at the historic site as part of Swachhata Hi Seva 2026.Meghwal said that two departments under the Ministry of Law and Justice had taken part in the cleanliness work at the site. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi also joined the campaign at Gargi College of Delhi University. He swept part of the college premises and planted a sapling under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign. He also spoke with students during his visit.The activities showed the focus of the campaign on public participation, cleanliness and the environment.Cleanliness Drives Held Across DelhiThe Delhi cleanliness drive also reached many parts of the national capital. Under the leadership of Delhi BJP president and Union Minister Harsh Malhotra, cleanliness activities were organised at around 2,500 locations, according to the IANS report.A cleanliness drive was also held near Raja Ram Kohli Marg and Sai Bhawan in Geeta Colony.Union Minister C.R. Patil said cleanliness should not be limited to special days.“Cleanliness should not be something that we do only occasionally. We have to maintain cleanliness every day.” The 2026 campaign also focuses on clean public places, youth participation, support for sanitation workers, waste management and public participation.The government has planned the campaign as a nationwide effort involving citizens, institutions and government bodies. On October 1, a special “Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath” cleanliness activity was also planned as part of the campaign. The Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign will conclude on October 2, observed as Swachh Bharat Diwas. The focus remains on making cleanliness a regular part of daily life and encouraging people to take part in keeping public places clean.Also Read : Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Hails Sanitation Workers at Swachhata Hi Seva 2026
