A part of the nationwide “Swachhata Hi Seva-2024” on Safae Mitra Surakhya initiative, a Single window & Zero waste BADA KHANA programme held at Biju […]
A part of the nationwide “Swachhata Hi Seva-2024” on Safae Mitra Surakhya initiative, a Single window & Zero waste BADA KHANA programme held at Biju Kalyan Mandap Dharamgarh in the presence of PD, DUDA, Tahasildar,BDO, Treasury officer, EO and all officials in respect of Dharamgarh.

Subhadra Yojana is a welfare scheme promoting education, health, and socio-economic empowerment for women and girls. It focuses on providing financial support and resources to […]
Subhadra Yojana is a welfare scheme promoting education, health, and socio-economic empowerment for women and girls. It focuses on providing financial support and resources to improve the standard of living and access to basic amenities.Subhadra Yojana | ସୁଭଦ୍ରା ଯୋଜନା (odisha.gov.in). https://subhadra.odisha.gov.in/eligibility-criteria
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“Swachhata Hi Seva” (SHS), which translates to “Cleanliness is Service,” is a nationwide campaign in India aimed at promoting cleanliness and sanitation. It is part […]
“Swachhata Hi Seva” (SHS), which translates to “Cleanliness is Service,” is a nationwide campaign in India aimed at promoting cleanliness and sanitation. It is part of the broader Swachh Bharat Mission (Clean India Mission), initiated by the Indian government in 2014 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The campaign focuses on involving citizens in cleaning activities, raising awareness about hygiene, and mobilizing community participation for environmental sustainability. It typically takes place in the lead-up to Gandhi Jayanti (October 2), which marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who advocated for cleanliness and sanitation throughout his life.
Key Objectives of “Swachhata Hi Seva”:
- Public Participation: To encourage individuals, communities, and institutions to take part in cleaning their surroundings, public spaces, and infrastructure.
- Waste Management: To promote the management of solid waste, including segregation, composting, and reducing plastic waste.
- Behavioral Change: To cultivate a sense of responsibility among citizens toward maintaining cleanliness in their daily lives.
- Plastic Ban: A significant aspect of recent campaigns has been promoting the ban on single-use plastics.
- Institutional Support: Government bodies, schools, colleges, businesses, and NGOs are encouraged to actively participate in cleanliness drives.
Initiatives Under Swachhata Hi Seva:
- Cleanliness Drives: Mass cleaning activities in schools, offices, public spaces, and neighborhoods.
- Awareness Programs: Workshops, rallies, and discussions to spread the message of sanitation.
- Community Engagement: Engaging local communities, especially rural areas, to ensure sustainable cleanliness efforts.
- Plastic Cleanup: Specific drives to rid public spaces of plastic waste, in line with the government’s anti-plastic initiatives.
The campaign emphasizes that cleanliness is not just a one-time activity but a continuous process that requires collective effort from every citizen.



