**Summary of Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 Inauguration**
On April 15, 2026, the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs inaugurated the Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 in New Delhi. Although the fortnight-long cleanliness drive is officially scheduled from April 16 to April 30, 2026, the inauguration was held one day early due to the busy schedule of the ongoing Parliament session.
**Key Objectives and Activities**
The initiative aims to promote the spirit of Swachh Bharat and foster a clean, healthy work environment. During the event, Shri Nikunja Bihari Dhal, Secretary of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, administered the Swachhata Pledge to all ministry officers and officials. The Secretary emphasized the following priorities:
* Implementation of efficient waste management practices.
* Significant reduction in the use of plastics in daily operations to protect the environment.
* Adherence to a comprehensive action plan and outcome framework shared with staff to ensure concrete results.
**Administrative Details**
* **Event Date:** 15 April 2026
* **Official Duration:** 16 April – 30 April 2026
* **Presiding Official:** Shri Nikunja Bihari Dhal, Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
* **Location:** PIB Delhi
* **Release ID:** 2252367
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Key Entities Referenced
Swachhata Pakhwada 2026: A fortnight-long cleanliness drive aimed at promoting the spirit of Swachh Bharat and fostering a clean and healthy work environment within the ministry.
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs: The primary government department responsible for organizing the initiative and implementing a comprehensive action plan for cleanliness and sustainability.
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: The national-level cleanliness campaign whose ideals and spirit serve as the framework for the Swachhata Pakhwada initiative.
Shri Nikunja Bihari Dhal: The Secretary of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs who inaugurated the event and administered the Swachhata Pledge to officials.
Swachhata Pledge: A formal commitment administered to ministry staff focusing on waste management, plastic reduction, and environmental protection.
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs Inaugurates
Swachhata Pakhwada, 2026 Promoting the Spirit
of Swachh Bharat
Posted On: 15 APR 2026 9:03PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs today inaugurated the Swachhata Pakhwada 2026, a day ahead of
its scheduled launch due to busy schedule of on-going Parliament session. It is a fortnight-long cleanliness
drive aimed at promoting the spirit of Swachh Bharat and fostering a clean and healthy work environment.
On this occasion, Shri Nikunja Bihari Dhal, Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, administered the
Swachhata Pledge to all officers and officials of the Ministry. While addressing the Officers and staff on
this special occasion, he emphasized to take necessary steps regarding efficient waste management and
reduction in use of plastics in our daily life to protect the environment and to live a healthy life.A comprehensive action plan of the activities to be undertaken during the Swachhata Pakhwada has
already been shared among the officers and staff of the Ministry to prepare concrete outcome framework.
The Ministry remains committed to the ideals of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and will continue to promote
cleanliness and sustainability through regular initiatives and campaigns.
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