Under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) undertook Swachhata activities under the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign, observing "Swachhotsav" from September 21st to 23rd, 2025.
ICAR and its network of institutes and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) conducted focused activities to promote cleanliness, health, and environmental sustainability. Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivirs were organized on September 21st to prioritize the health and welfare of sanitation workers, including preventive health check-ups and facilitation of linkages to government welfare schemes. On September 22nd, a symbolic Human Chain was formed by ICAR staff, students, and community members. The day featured awareness activities centered on Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
The campaign culminated on September 23rd with the Clean Green Utsav, featuring eco-friendly and zero-waste celebrations alongside cleaning drives. The activities were implemented across ICAR's 113 research institutes, 731 KVKs and other establishments nationwide, reaching thousands of stakeholders.
Posted on 24 SEP 2025 4:09PM by PIB Delhi. Release ID: 2170647.
Key Entities Referenced
Swachh Bharat Mission: A national campaign promoting cleanliness and sanitation.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR): The apex body for coordinating agricultural research and education in India, actively involved in the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign.
Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign: A campaign focused on cleanliness and sanitation, under which ICAR conducted activities.
Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs): Agricultural extension centers that participated in the Swachhata activities.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare: The ministry overseeing the ICAR and its initiatives.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
ICAR Takes up Swachhata activites under
Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign
“Swachhotsav” Observed from 21st to 23rd
September
Posted On: 24 SEP 2025 4:09PM by PIB Delhi
As part of the ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign 2025 and the year’s overarching theme
“Swachhotsav”, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and its network of institutes and Krishi
Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) conducted a series of focused activities from 21st to 23rd September 2025 to
promote cleanliness, health, and environmental sustainability.
On 21st September, Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivirs were organized to prioritize the health and welfare of
sanitation workers. These included preventive health check-ups and facilitation of linkages to government
welfare schemes, reflecting ICAR’s commitment to safeguarding the well-being of these vital frontline
workers.
On 22nd September, a symbolic Human Chain was formed by ICAR staff, students, and community members
to demonstrate collective responsibility towards cleanliness. The day also featured awareness activities
centered on the principles of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, promoting sustainable waste management
practices.
The campaign culminated on 23rd September with the Clean Green Utsav, featuring eco-friendly and zero-
waste celebrations alongside extensive cleaning drives in rural and urban areas. These efforts underscored the
importance of environmental stewardship and community participation in creating a cleaner, greener India.
Implemented across ICAR’s 113 research institutes, 731 KVKs and other establishments nationwide, these
activities reached thousands of stakeholders including farmers, students, and local communities. Through
these sustained efforts under “Swachhotsav,” ICAR not only reinforced its active role in the Swachh Bharat
Mission but also fostered a culture of cleanliness, health awareness, and environmental responsibility that will
contribute to long-term sustainable development across rural and urban India. These activities exemplified
ICAR’s unwavering commitment to fostering a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable environment.
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