The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) launched the 'Swachhata Hi Seva' (SHS) Campaign 2025 from 17th September to 2nd October 2025, under the theme 'Swachhotsav', culminating in the observance of Swachh Bharat Diwas on 2nd October 2025. The campaign commenced with Secretary, DARPG administering the Swachhata Pledge to all officers and staff on 24th September 2025. A cleanliness drive will be organised on 1st October 2025 and will be led by Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Dr Jitendra Singh at Nehru Park at 11 A.M. DARPG is also distributing safety kits to Safaimitras and undertaking the Safaimitra Suraksha initiative. The original press release was posted on 24 SEP 2025 1:11 PM by PIB Delhi and has Release ID: 2170505.
Key Entities Referenced
Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign: A cleanliness campaign observed by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances.
Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG): The central government department observing the 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign.
Swachh Bharat Diwas: A day of observance to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, and the culmination of the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign.
Safaimitra Suraksha initiative: An initiative to provide safety kits and health check-ups to sanitation workers (Safaimitras).
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
'Swachhata Hi Seva' Campaign launched in
Department of Administrative Reforms and Public
Grievances
Posted On: 24 SEP 2025 1:11PM by PIB Delhi
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) is observing the ‘Swachhata Hi
Seva’ (SHS) Campaign 2025 from 17th September to 2nd October 2025, in alignment with the Government of
India’s vision of a clean and garbage-free India. This year, the campaign is being celebrated under the theme
'Swachhotsav', culminating in the observance of Swachh Bharat Diwas on 2nd October 2025, to
commemorate the birth anniversary of Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi.
2. As part of the official commencement of the campaign, Secretary, DARPG administered the
Swachhata Pledge to all officers and staff of the Department on 24th September 2025, reiterating the
collective commitment to sanitation and hygiene.
3. In a significant outreach effort, the Department will organize a cleanliness drive on 1st October 2025.
Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension Dr Jitendra Singh will lead the ‘Swachhata Hi
Seva’ Campaign of DARPG at Nehru Park at 11 A.M.
4. As part of its commitment to the welfare of sanitation workers, DARPG is also distributing safety kits
to Safaimitras and undertake the Safaimitra Suraksha initiative, which includes health check-ups to promote a
safe and hygienic lifestyle.
5. Through these activities, DARPG underscores its commitment to the national mission of Swachh
Bharat and aims to inspire collective responsibility among citizens to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in their
surroundings.***
NKR/PSM
(Release ID: 2170505)