**Ministry of Heavy Industries Conducts Nationwide Swachhata Campaign Summary**
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has continued its commitment to the Government of India's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan by conducting nationwide cleanliness and green initiatives. Between December 2024 and August 2025, MHI organized 556 cleanliness campaigns, resulting in the weeding out of 2,823 files, freeing up 2.24 lakh sq. ft. of office space, and generating approximately Rs. 52.30 crores in revenue from scrap disposal.
During Special Campaign 4.0 (October 2-31, 2024), MHI, along with its Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and Autonomous Bodies (ABs), ranked 5th in revenue generation (Rs. 6.95 crores via scrap disposal) and 2nd in space freed and repurposed (31.64 lakh sq. ft.).
The Ministry is preparing for Special Campaign 5.0, scheduled for October 2-31, 2025, and is finalizing locations to achieve campaign objectives. MHI observed Swachhata Pakhwada from August 16-30, 2025, with events to promote cleanliness and sustainable practices. The Ministry is also participating in the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign (September 17-October 2, 2025), which focuses on advocacy, citizen participation, cleanliness drives, recognition of sanitation workers, and celebrating Swachh Bharat achievements.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Heavy Industries: The government ministry responsible for conducting the Swachhata campaign and other cleanliness initiatives.
Swachhata Abhiyan: A nationwide campaign by the Government of India focused on cleanliness and hygiene.
Swachhata Hi Seva: A campaign focused on large-scale advocacy and citizen participation for cleanliness and green initiatives.
Special Campaign 5.0: A specific iteration of the Special Campaign focused on Swachhata, running from 2 October to 31 October 2025.
Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs): Government-owned corporations that participated in the Swachhata campaigns along with the Ministry of Heavy Industries.
Autonomous Bodies (ABs): Independent organizations that collaborated with the Ministry of Heavy Industries in the Swachhata initiatives.
Swachhata Pakhwada: A fortnight dedicated to Swachhata, observed from 16th to 30th August 2025, involving events and activities to promote cleanliness and sustainable practices.
Delhi: Location where the press release was issued.
Ministry of Heavy Industries
Ministry of Heavy Industries continues to conduct
Nationwide Campaign on Swachhata under Special
Campaign 5.0 and Swachhata Hi Seva
Posted On: 16 SEP 2025 12:49PM by PIB Delhi
In line with the Government of India’s campaign on Swachhata to instill cleanliness and hygiene in
workplaces and public surroundings, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has successfully carried
forward nationwide cleanliness and green initiatives with remarkable results.
Between December 2024 - August 2025, the Ministry organized a total of 556 cleanliness campaigns,
during which 2,823 files were weeded out, 2.24 lakh sq. ft. of office space was freed, and Rs. 52.30
crores revenue (approx.) was generated from the disposal of scrap. These campaigns have significantly
enhanced workplace efficiency, improved space management and promoted a healthy working
atmosphere.
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During the Special Campaign 4.0 from 2 October to 31 October 2024, MHI along with its Central
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Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)/ Autonomous Bodies (ABs) secured 5 position in revenue
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generation by generating a revenue Rs. 6.95 crores though scrap disposal and secured 2 position in
space freed (repurposed for new office areas, meeting halls, libraries, leisure rooms etc.) i.e. 31.64 lakh
Sq. ft.
The Ministry is in the process of finalizing locations and will undertake concerted efforts to achieve the
campaign’s objectives during its main phase of the upcoming Special Campaign 5.0, which will run
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from 2 October to 31 October 2025.
Reaffirming its commitment to Swachh Bharat, this Ministry, along with CPSEs and ABs, observed
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Swachhata Pakhwada from 16 to 30 August 2025, organizing a series of events and activities to
spread awareness about cleanliness and sustainable living practices.th
The Ministry is also actively participating in the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign (17 September –
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2 October 2025), wherein the campaign aims to facilitate large-scale advocacy and citizen
participation for swachhata and clean green initiatives, mega cleanliness drives with focus on
identification and cleaning of Cleanliness Target Units (CTUs), recognize the contribution of sanitation
workers and celebrate the Swachh Bharat achievements over the past decade.
Through these dedicated efforts, the Ministry of Heavy Industries continues to contribute towards
building a clean, green, and efficient India, aligned with the vision of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
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(Release ID: 2167078)