*Swachhata is Our Adornment, Culture and Dharma- MoHUA Shri Manohar Lal Khattar*
*Swachhata Hi Seva-Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath Shramdaan Campaign Organized in Chandigarh*
*Collective pledge for cleanliness in Chandigarh on Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Jayanti*
Chandigarh: September 25, 2025: The Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal Khattar, today launched the Swachhata Hi Seva – Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath Shramdaan campaign in Sector 22 Market, Chandigarh. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from officials, citizens, MWA, volunteers including Civil Defence and Safai Mitras, reaffirming the collective commitment towards the vision of a clean India. A massive Shramdaan activity was undertaken, where participants wholeheartedly joined hands to clean the surroundings.
The event, held on the occasion of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay’s birth anniversary, began with a symbolic gesture of presenting a fruit basket to the daughter of a Safai Karamchari, followed by escorting the Chief Guest to the signature wall. A cloth bag distribution drive was also carried out to promote eco-friendly practices and discourage the use of single-use plastics. MoHUA also administered the ‘Swachhata ki Shapath’ to all participants, inspiring them to dedicate themselves towards cleanliness and sustainable living.
In his address, MoHUA Shri Manohar Lal Khattar emphasized the importance of community participation in ensuring the success of the Swachh Bharat Mission. He highlighted that cleanliness is not just a government initiative but a people’s movement that requires active involvement of every citizen. The MoHUA stressed that while cleanliness work was once considered uncommon or avoided by many, today it has become a people’s movement under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. MoHUA underlined that Swachhata is our adornment, our culture, our nature, our karma, and our dharma. Without cleanliness, no achievement or expertise can truly shine, he added
The Minister drew relatable examples, saying that just as we are naturally attracted towards cleanliness in people and surroundings, the same approach must be adopted in homes, shops, places of worship, schools, hospitals, community centres, and public spaces. He urged everyone to make cleanliness a daily practice rather than a one-day activity. Shri Khattar called upon all sections of society—including citizens, traders, students, and even media persons—to actively participate in the cleanliness drive, reminding that true change comes only when every individual contributes wholeheartedly.
Presen during the occasion were Sh. Nishant Kumar Yadav, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh; Sh. Pardeep Kumar, IAS, Special Commissioner, Municipal Corporation; Ms. Isha Kamboj, HCS, SDM South, Dr. Inderdeep Kaur, MedicalOfficer of Health; and other officials of Municipal Corporation and Chandigarh Administration.
