On September 27, 2025, PIB Delhi posted that, as part of the Swachhata Hi Sewa “Swacchotsav” – 2025 campaign, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a Chhattisgarh-based CIL subsidiary, organized the “Safai Mitra Samman Samaroh” at its Headquarters in Bilaspur. 100 Safai Mitras were felicitated in recognition of their contributions to maintaining the cleanliness of SECL offices and colonies. SECL CMD Shri Harish Duhan stated that Safai Mitras are the true foot soldiers of the cleanliness campaign, and Shri Biranchi Das, Director (HR), SECL, honored the Safai Mitras.
SECL has been conducting several impactful activities in HQ as well as all its operational districts in MP and CG. On September 26th and 27th, free Ayurvedic Neurotherapy and Panchkarma Camps were organized in SECL colonies, benefiting Safai Mitras along with SECL employees. The camp provided Ayurvedic treatments such as neurotherapy, fire needle therapy, blood cupping, leech therapy, and other holistic therapies free of cost.
Recently, for the fifth consecutive year, SECL volunteers carried out a large-scale clean-up at the Arpa river Chhath Ghat in Bilaspur, with 100 volunteers. Intensive cleanliness drives are also being conducted at selected CTU sites across all operational districts in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. A “Waste to Art” competition was organized for school students to spread awareness on recycling and reuse through creativity. The Swachhata Hi Sewa – 2025 is being observed as the preparatory phase of the Special Campaign 5.0, which will culminate on 2nd October with Swachh Bharat Diwas celebrations on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.
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Shuhaib T/ Durgesh Kumar
Key Entities Referenced
Swachhata Hi Sewa 2025 Campaign: A cleanliness campaign organized by SECL, part of the broader 'Swacchotsav' initiative.
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL): A subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL) that organized the events mentioned in the article.
Bilaspur: The location of SECL headquarters where the 'Safai Mitra Samman Samaroh' was held.
Chhattisgarh: The state where SECL is based and conducted the 'Swachhata Hi Sewa' campaign, including activities in its operational districts.
Ministry of Coal
SECL Honors 100 Safai Mitras under Swachhata Hi
Sewa 2025 Campaign
Free 2-Day Ayurvedic Neurotherapy Camp also held
Benefiting Safai Mitras and Employees
Posted On: 27 SEP 2025 7:55PM by PIB Delhi
As part of the Swachhata Hi Sewa “Swacchotsav” – 2025 campaign, Chhattisgarh-based CIL subsidiary,
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) organized the “Safai Mitra Samman Samaroh” at its Headquarters
in Bilaspur. On this occasion, 100 Safai Mitras were felicitated in recognition of their tireless contributions
towards keeping the SECL offices and colonies clean and hygienic.
SECL CMD Shri Harish Duhan in his message before the event stated – “Safai Mitras are the true foot
soldiers of our cleanliness campaign. It is their relentless efforts that keep our workplaces and surroundings
clean. Their contribution is one of the biggest strengths of our collective journey towards Swachh Bharat.”
The program was held at the SECL HQ Auditorium where Shri Biranchi Das, Director (HR), SECL honored
the Safai Mitras. The Safai Mitras expressed happiness and gratitude for the recognition.As part of the ongoing Swachhata Hi Sewa campaign, SECL has been conducting several impactful activities
in HQ as well as all its operational districts in MP and CG. On 26th and 27th September, free Ayurvedic
Neurotherapy and Panchkarma Camps were organized in SECL colonies, benefiting Safai Mitras along with
SECL employees. The camp provided various Ayurvedic treatments such as neurotherapy, fire needle
therapy, blood cupping, leech therapy, and other holistic therapies free of cost.
Recently, for the fifth consecutive year, SECL volunteers carried out a large-scale clean-up at the Arpa river
Chhath Ghat in Bilaspur, with the participation of 100 volunteers. Intensive cleanliness drives are also being
conducted at selected CTU sites across all operational districts in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
In addition, a “Waste to Art” competition was organized for school students to spread awareness on the
importance of recycling and reuse through creativity.
It is noteworthy that Swachhata Hi Sewa – 2025 is being observed as the preparatory phase of the Special
Campaign 5.0, which will culminate on 2nd October with Swachh Bharat Diwas celebrations on the occasionof Gandhi Jayanti.
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Shuhaib T/ Durgesh Kumar
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