Date: 2025-10-02Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Ministry of Ayush Marks Gandhi Jayanti with ‘Swachhotsav’ Procession from Ayush Bhawan to INA Metro Station, Concludes ‘Swachhata Hi Sewa 2025’ Campaign
On October 2nd, 2025, the Ministry of Ayush concluded the 'Swachhata Hi Sewa 2025' campaign with a special 'Swachhotsav' procession from Ayush Bhawan to INA Metro Station, led by Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, symbolizing collective action for a cleaner India. The event included floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. Safaimitras were felicitated and presented with blankets. The 'Swachhata Hi Sewa 2025' initiative, jointly organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, and the Ministry of Jal Shakti, was observed in the Ministry of Ayush from September 17th to October 2nd. The fortnight featured cleanliness drives in office premises, basements, parking areas, and lawns, under the campaign ‘Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath' on September 25th, a Preventive Health Check-up for Safaimitras on September 27th at AIIA, and outreach with street food vendors. The campaign reflected the Ministry's larger vision of “Cleanliness as a shared responsibility". The release ID is 2174156. The article was posted on October 2nd, 2025 at 3:53PM by PIB Delhi.
Key Entities Referenced
Swachhata Hi Sewa 2025: A campaign focused on cleanliness and hygiene.
Ministry of Ayush: The central ministry responsible for promoting traditional Indian medicine systems.
Ayush Bhawan: The main office from where the procession started.
INA Metro Station: The place where the procession concluded.
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs: Jointly organized the 'Swachhata Hi Sewa 2025' initiative with the Ministry of Ayush.
AYUSH
Ministry of Ayush Marks Gandhi Jayanti with
‘Swachhotsav’ Procession from Ayush Bhawan to
INA Metro Station, Concludes ‘Swachhata Hi Sewa
2025’ Campaign
Posted On: 02 OCT 2025 3:53PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Ayush today concluded the Swachhata Hi Sewa 2025 campaign with a special ‘Swachhotsav’
procession on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. The march, led by Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry
of Ayush , began from Ayush Bhawan and culminated at INA Metro Station, symbolising collective action for
a cleaner India. The event also included floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi Ji, honouring his timeless vision of
cleanliness and selfless service.
As part of the concluding ceremony, Safaimitras were felicitated and presented with blankets, recognising
their invaluable contribution and dedicated service during the fortnight-long campaign.The Swachhata Hi Sewa 2025 initiative, jointly organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and
the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, was observed in the Ministry of
Ayush from 17th September to 2nd October. The fortnight featured targeted cleanliness drives in office
premises, basements, parking areas, and lawns, conducted under the campaign ‘Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath’
on 25th September, a Preventive Health Check-up for Safaimitras on 27th September at AIIA, and outreach
with street food vendors to spread awareness about hygiene and waste disposal.
The Ministry of Ayush reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the Swachhata movement as envisioned by
Gandhiji, linking cleanliness to holistic health and well-being for all.The campaign reflected the Ministry’s larger vision of “Cleanliness as a shared responsibility,” where
government, citizens, and community workers together create healthier surroundings. The Ministry of Ayush
will continue to integrate Swachhata with its programs, ensuring that the message of hygiene and sustainable
living reaches every household.
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(Release ID: 2174156)