**Executive Summary**
The National Zoological Park (NZP), New Delhi, inaugurated Swachhata Pakhwada 2026, a 15-day environmental awareness campaign running from June 1 to June 15, 2026. Aligned with the Swachh Bharat Mission and Mission LiFE, the initiative seeks to promote cleanliness, sustainable lifestyles, and public participation in conservation. Key activities include a series of educational competitions, cleanliness drives, and a 100-tree plantation drive scheduled for World Environment Day on June 5, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Campaign Objectives and Framework**
* Promotes environmental stewardship, reduced waste generation, and improved sanitation practices.
* Aligns with the national vision of Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) and the Swachh Bharat Mission.
* Focuses on fostering behavioral change toward sustainable living and habitat protection.
**Educational and Awareness Initiatives**
* Organization of painting, essay writing, clay modeling, and quiz competitions for students on themes of wildlife and pollution.
* Execution of "Nukkad Natak" (street plays) and screening of educational videos to promote hygiene and Mission LiFE.
* Expert-led sessions highlighting the ecological importance of insects such as butterflies, moths, and fireflies.
**Participatory Conservation Activities**
* "Plogging" sessions combining walking with litter collection within zoo premises.
* Cleaning campaigns specifically targeting ponds and wetlands to promote ecosystem health.
* Guided zoo visits focused on habitat cleanliness and wildlife conservation.
**Operational and Commemorative Events**
* **World Environment Day (June 5):** Features a mass pledge, comprehensive cleanliness drives, and the plantation of 100 trees under the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign.
* **Resource Management:** Segregation of obsolete and unserviceable items for auction.
* **Concluding Event:** A final Mission LiFE Pledge is scheduled for June 6, 2026.
**Impact Analysis**
**School Students**
**Impact**
Students gain a creative platform to express concerns regarding environmental pollution and learn about ecological conservation through hands-on activities and competitions.
**Action Required**
Participate in scheduled painting, poster-making, and clay modeling competitions, and attend Mission LiFE educational talks.
**Zoo Visitors**
**Impact**
Visitors are sensitized to sustainable practices and the importance of maintaining clean habitats for wildlife through interactive sessions and doodle campaigns.
**Action Required**
Engage with environmental awareness interactions and adhere to cleanliness standards during zoo visits.
**Zoo Staff**
**Impact**
Staff members are mobilized to lead large-scale sanitation drives and contribute to the park's biodiversity through massive plantation efforts.
**Action Required**
Participate in the Mass Swachhata Pledge, execute cleaning drives across all sections, and manage the segregation of unserviceable items for auction.
**Stakeholders and General Public**
**Impact**
Encouraged to take collective responsibility for environmental protection and adopt sustainable lifestyles.
**Action Required**
Contribute to building a "cleaner and greener" future by participating in the various educational and practical activities planned throughout the fortnight.
Key Entities Referenced
Swachhata Pakhwada: A fifteen-day cleanliness and environmental awareness campaign aimed at promoting sustainable lifestyles and public participation in conservation.
Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment): A key national initiative for environmental stewardship and sustainable living that serves as a core objective of the program.
Swachh Bharat Mission: The national cleanliness mission providing the foundational vision for the environmental activities and pledges organized at the park.
National Zoological Park (NZP), New Delhi: The primary institution and location responsible for organizing the awareness activities, cleanliness drives, and conservation initiatives.
Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam: A nationwide tree plantation campaign implemented as part of the event's broader environmental conservation efforts.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
National Zoological Park Organises Swachhata
Pakhwada to Promote Mission LiFE and
Environmental Stewardship
Posted On: 01 JUN 2026 7:35PM by PIB Delhi
The National Zoological Park (NZP), New Delhi, today inaugurated Swachhata Pakhwada 2026, a fifteen-
day cleanliness and environmental awareness campaign being observed from 01.06.2016 to 15.06.2026,
with the objective of promoting cleanliness, environmental stewardship, sustainable lifestyles and public
participation in conservation initiatives in alignment with the vision of Swachh Bharat Mission and
Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment).
The programme commenced with a Mass Swachhata Pledge administered to participants, followed by an
orientation session introducing the objectives and activities planned during the fortnight. A painting
competition on the theme “Pollution among National Parks and Sanctuaries – Protected areas” was also
organized to encourage students to creatively express their concerns and solutions regarding
environmental pollution. A total of 44 students from 23 schools participated in painting and poster making
competitions.Over the next fifteen days, a wide range of educational, awareness, and participatory activities will be
conducted involving school students, zoo visitors, staff members, and stakeholders. These activities
include:
Nukkad Natak (street play) on the theme of cleanliness and hygiene.
Expert awareness programmes on butterflies, moths, and fireflies to highlight the ecological significance
of insects.
“Plogging” activities within the zoo premises, combining walking with litter collection.
Clay modelling competitions focusing on wildlife and birds.
Screening of Mission LiFE educational videos.
Guided zoo visits emphasizing wildlife conservation and habitat cleanliness.
Essay writing and painting competitions on Swachh Bharat and clean zoo themes.
Special activities for visitors including doodle campaigns and environmental awareness interactions.
Celebration of World Environment Day (5 June 2026) with a Mass Swachhata Pledge by zoo staff in all
sections, plantation of 100 trees in animal houses under the nationwide campaign “Ek Ped Maa Ke
Naam”, and comprehensive cleanliness drives undertaken across all sections of the National Zoological
Park to promote environmental conservation and sustainable practices.
Student talks on Mission LiFE and exhibitions showcasing outcomes of various activities.
Concluding Mission LiFE Pledge on 06 June 2026.
Awareness programmes on Mission LiFE for zoo visitors.
Cleaning campaigns at ponds and wetlands within the National Zoological Park to promote ecosystem
health and biodiversity conservation.
Quiz activities on Mission LiFE and environmental sustainability.
Segregation of obsolete and unserviceable items for auction.The Swachhata Pakhwada seeks to foster environmental responsibility among participants while
encouraging behavioural change towards cleaner surroundings, reduced waste generation, improved
sanitation practices, and sustainable lifestyles. Through educational outreach, community participation,
and practical conservation activities, the National Zoological Park aims to strengthen public awareness
regarding the importance of cleanliness and environmental protection.
Speaking on the occasion, the Director of the National Zoological Park emphasized that cleanliness and
conservation are closely interconnected and that every citizen has a role to play in protecting the
environment for future generations.
The National Zoological Park invites students, visitors, and stakeholders to actively participate in the
various activities planned during the fortnight and contribute towards building a cleaner, greener, and
more sustainable future.
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