On September 25, 2025, Union Minister for Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan participated in *Shramdaan* under the "Swachhata Hi Sewa" campaign at Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, University of Delhi. The Ministry of Education organised the event as part of the ongoing *Swacchotsav* celebrations inspired by the clarion call of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for a Swachh Bharat. Shri Pradhan emphasized the importance of making cleanliness an integral part of daily life. He urged the younger generation to adopt *Swadeshi* products, be *Vocal for Local*, and contribute to scripting a new growth story of India.
Secretary, Department of Higher Education (DoHE), Dr. Vineet Joshi; Vice-Chancellor of Delhi University Professor Yogesh Singh; Joint Secretary (DoHE), Shri Syed Ekram Rizvi; Joint Secretary (DoHE), Smt. Rina Sonowal Kouli; Joint Secretary (DoHE), Shri Armstrong Pame; officials of the Ministry; along with Prof. Gyantosh Kr. Jha, Principal, Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College; and other faculty members were also present at the event.
The release ID is 2171325.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Education: Central ministry responsible for education and skill development.
Swachhata Hi Sewa: A nationwide campaign focused on promoting cleanliness and sanitation, emphasizing community participation.
Shramdaan: Voluntary labor or community service, in this context referring to activities undertaken for the Swachhata Hi Sewa campaign.
Swachh Bharat: A national campaign promoting cleanliness and sanitation across India.
ARSD college: Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, the location where the Swachhata Hi Sewa campaign was participated in.
Ministry of Education
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan leads “Swachhata Hi
Sewa” campaign, participates in Shramdaan at
ARSD college
Posted On: 25 SEP 2025 6:22PM by PIB Delhi
On the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay, Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra
Pradhan, participated in Shramdaan under the “Swachhata Hi Sewa” campaign at Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma
College, University of Delhi, today. The Ministry of Education organised the event as part of the ongoing
Swacchotsav celebrations inspired by the clarion call of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for a Swachh
Bharat.
The Union Education Minister emphasized that practicing cleanliness should not be limited to just one day but
should become an integral part of daily life. He urged everyone to make cleanliness a habit and join hands in
building a bright, clean, healthy, and prosperous nation for future generations.During his interaction with students, Shri Pradhan said that engaging with young minds is always inspiring, as
their enthusiasm and confidence in a bright future is palpable. He highlighted the pivotal role of youth in
ensuring Swachhta, their primacy in the vision of Viksit Bharat, the importance of discipline in life and career,
and the need for them to commit to social causes. He urged the students to dedicate at least one hour every
week to Swachhta.
The Minister also recalled the Prime Minister’s call for Aatmanirbharta and Swadeshi. He appealed to the
younger generation to adopt Swadeshi products, be Vocal for Local, and contribute to scripting a new growth
story of India as it marches towards the vision of a developed nation.
Secretary, Department of Higher Education (DoHE), Dr. Vineet Joshi; Vice-Chancellor of Delhi University
Professor Yogesh Singh; Joint Secretary (DoHE), Shri Syed Ekram Rizvi; Joint Secretary (DoHE), Smt. Rina
Sonowal Kouli; Joint Secretary (DoHE), Shri Armstrong Pame; officials of the Ministry; along with Prof.
Gyantosh Kr. Jha, Principal, Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College; and other faculty members were also
present at the event.
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(Release ID: 2171325)