'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign highlights: PM Modi, BJP leaders carry out cleanliness drive

Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) campaign, which commenced on September 15, reached its culmination on the eve of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ankit Baiyanpuria, a fitness influencer, take part in the Shramdaan for cleanliness programme as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign in New Delhi on Sunday.(HT Photo)

A day after concluding the mega cleanliness drive 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign ahead of the Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, India is observing ‘Swachh Bharat Diwas’ or ‘Swachhta Diwas’ on Monday to mark the occasion. The nationwide mega drive on Sunday was led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who joined fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya for a cleanliness initiative. People from all walks of life, including politicians and students, participated in the 'Swachhata hi Seva' campaign in response to Modi's appeal. Various ministries, government departments and social organisations were also seen undertaking the campaign to promote the cause. ...Read More

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• Mon, 02 Oct 2023 06:39 AM

  Israel diplomat participates in clean-up drive in Mumbai, lauds PM Modi

  Israeli diplomat Kobbi Shoshani, who participated in the clean-up drive under ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign at Mumbai beach, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the initiative.

  “I am coming from a very small country Israel, we are not connected by land, we are connected by sea…the environment is not an issue only in India, it’s a global issue. I think your Prime Minister did a great job. He asks something and we would follow. This is my fourth or fifth day, this week to clean the beaches…it’s extremely important," Shoshani told ANI.

• Mon, 02 Oct 2023 06:26 AM

  'Shramdaan' events held at more than 500 locations as part of Swachh campaign: MCD

  On Sunday, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) organised events at more than 500 locations as part of the 'Swachhta Hi Sewa' campaign. Delhi lieutenant governor V K Saxena offered 'shramdaan' on Jagatpuri Road from Bihari Colony to the Krishna Nagar metro station along the Shahdara Trunk Drain-1 in the Shahdara South Zone, officials said.

• Mon, 02 Oct 2023 05:45 AM

  Army organised ‘Swachhata hi Seva’ cleanliness drive in Lucknow

  The Principal Directorate of Defence Estates, Central Command Lucknow, on Sunday conducted a cleanliness drive on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti at nine locations across Lucknow, including Gola Bazar, Pipraghat, and Dilkusha Gardens. Read more here

• Mon, 02 Oct 2023 04:24 AM

  Recap| 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign: PM Modi leads mega cleanliness drive in country

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitched for blending fitness and well-being with cleanliness, as he led a nationwide cleanliness drive as part of the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti on Sunday.

  • Wielding a broom, the Prime Minister took part in an hour-long “shramdaan” along with fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya.
  • In a four-minute video on X, formerly Twitter, Modi said: “Today, as the nation focuses on Swachhata, Ankit Baiyanpuriya and I did the same! Beyond just cleanliness, we blended fitness and well-being also into the mix. It is all about that Swachh and Swasth Bharat vibe!
  • In a recent episode of his monthly radio broadcast Mann ki Baat, the Prime Minister had appealed for “one hour of shramdaan for swachhata” on October 1 by all citizens, saying it would be a “swachhanjali” to Mahatma Gandhi on the eve of his birth anniversary.
  • According to the Union housing and urban affairs ministry, more than 920,000 sites across the country were adopted for the mega drive.
  • People from all walks of life participated in the campaign. Several Union ministers, including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, R K Singh, Dharmendra Pradhan, Piyush Goyal and Hardeep Singh Puri, participated in the mega drive.
• Mon, 02 Oct 2023 03:09 AM

  Watch: Ankit Baiyanpuria joins PM Modi in 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign. Who is this fitness influencer?

  'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign LIVE updates: Ankit Baiyanpuria, a fitness influencer, took part in the 'Shramdaan for cleanliness' programme with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as part of the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign on Sunday, a day before Gandhi Jayanti.

  • Sharing a video of him with the fitness influencer on social media, Modi, wrote, “Today, as the nation focuses on Swachhata, Ankit Baiyanpuriya and I did the same! Beyond just cleanliness, we blended fitness and well-being also into the mix. It is all about that Swachh and Swasth Bharat vibe!"
  • Ankit Baiyanpuria, a former desi wrestler from Bayanpur, Sonipat, is a fitness influencer and has gained prominence for his promotion of traditional and indigenous workout methods.
  • Ankit got a new fame earlier this year when he launched the demanding 75 'Hard Challenge' to enhance his mental fortitude and self-discipline.
• Mon, 02 Oct 2023 02:20 AM

  'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign: Union Minister Anurag Thakur launches Swachh Bharat Abhiyan 3.0 in Himachal

  'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign LIVE updates: On a day marked by both action and inspiration, Union Minister Anurag Thakur kicked off the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan 3.0 with unwavering determination, igniting the spirit of cleanliness in Deotsidh of Hamirpur district in Himachal Pradesh.

  • The event commenced with a pledge administered by the Minister, emphasizing the collective responsibility to keep our surroundings clean to NCC, NSS and NYKS volunteers.
  • Director, NYKS, Himachal Pradesh, Ira Prabhat, welcomed the attendees, setting the tone for a day of impactful initiatives.
  • Thakur, in his address, expressed gratitude for Prime Minister Modi's vision and said, “I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji for his unwavering vision and relentless commitment to the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. It is a result of his dynamic leadership that we have been able to achieve these laudable milestones, constructing 12 crore toilets in the past three years and ensuring that no girl has to leave school because of a lack of toilets."
• Mon, 02 Oct 2023 01:34 AM

  'Shramdaan' events held at more than 500 locations in Delhi as part of Swachh campaign: MCD

  'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign LIVE: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Sunday organised events at more than 500 locations as part of the 'Swachhta Hi Sewa' campaign, officials said here.

  • Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena offered 'shramdaan' on Jagatpuri Road from Bihari Colony to the Krishna Nagar metro station along the Shahdara Trunk Drain-1 in the Shahdara South Zone, they said.
  • In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for "Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath", the MCD organised an hour-long 'shramdaan' (special cleanliness drive) from 10 am to 11 am, the civic body said in a statement.
  • Many MPs, MLAs, area councillors, members of RWAs, market and traders associations, school and college students, staff and officers of various government departments and the general public at large came together to perform 'shramdaan' under the Swachhta Hi Sewa, a fortnight-long campaign, it said.
  • All wings of the MCD participated in the hour-long activities, as part of the mega cleanliness drive being undertaken across the nation, on the eve of the 154th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
• Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:38 AM

  Cleanliness drives mark ‘Swachhata Hi Sewa’ campaign in Prayagraj

  'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign LIVE updates: As part of ‘Swachhata Hi Sewa’ campaign, cleanliness drives and awareness marches were organised by different government departments, educational institutions and social organisations as per the nationwide initiative on Sunday.

  • ‘Swachhta pakhwara’ or cleanliness fortnight was launched by Income Tax department with a formal inauguration by chief income tax commissioner Shikha Darbari who joined the efforts at Shri Hanumat Niketan in Civil Lines.
  • During the cleanliness drive, income tax officials and staff were present. Shikha Darbari and other IT employees cleaned the Hanumat Niketan premises.
  • Darbari handed over special equipment to the chief priest of Hanumat Niketan Sachchidanand Mishra which can be used for making organic manure from flowers offered at the temple by devotees.
  • Darbari said the department will continue with cleanliness drive and encourage people for the same. Additional income tax commissioner Shiv Kumar Rai, assistant income tax commissioner Saurabh Guha, income tax officer Ravi Kumar Mehta and other officials were present on the occasion.
• Sun, 01 Oct 2023 11:50 PM

  'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign: Union minister leads event at Delhi park

  'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign LIVE updates: Union Minister Bhupender Yadav on Sunday led the cleanliness drive under the Swachchta Hi Seva campaign of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change at National Zoological Park (NZP) in the national capital.

  Over 200 participants, including enthusiastic students, and visitors gathered to contribute to this significant endeavour.

  The highlight of the day was the participation of youth in the Swachhata campaign and cleaning initiatives of the zoo for water body cleaning.

  The activity was followed by the inauguration of a PET bottle collection point, a pivotal step towards making the zoo a Single-Use Plastic (SUP) free zone. This initiative underscores NZP's unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and minimizing its ecological footprint.

• Sun, 01 Oct 2023 11:00 PM

  Akshay Kumar, Rajinikanth come forward in support of PM Modi's ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign

  Actor Akshay Kumar hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign and urged the citizens to participate in it. He posted a picture of himself in which he can be seen cleaning and sweeping the beach.

  He took to his Instagram handle and wrote in the caption, “Cleanliness is not just about physical spaces, it is a state of mind. Being out of the country couldn’t stop me from paying a tribute to Swachhata Abhiyan. So I would say where ever you are, do your bit to keep your space, and mind, clutter free. #SwachhataHiSeva”

  Rajinikanth also talked about the importance of a clean environment in his post on X.

  He mentioned, “A healthy environment begins with a clean environment..Let’s keep India clean… #SwachhBharat @SwachhBharatGov”

  ANI

• Sun, 01 Oct 2023 10:50 PM

  'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign LIVE: Rani Kamalapati Vande Bharat Express gets '14-minute miracle makeover' at Delhi's Nizamuddin station

  The '14-minute Miracle Cleaning' drive was carried out on the Rani Kamalapati-Hazrat Nizamuddin Vande Bharat Express train in the national capital on Sunday.

  The cleaning drive was conducted at New Delhi's Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station as part of the launch of the cleaning process for all Vande Bharat Express services across the country.

• Sun, 01 Oct 2023 10:37 PM

  Tripura CM participates in Swachh Bharat campaign, says ‘Clean environment crucial for good health’

  Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday emphasized the importance of transparency in public service and said that a clean environment is crucial for good health, and is the foundation for a strong and prosperous India.

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called upon people across the country to take part in a cleanliness drive on October 1 beginning at 10 am and said that Swachh Bharat is a shared responsibility, and every effort counts.

• Sun, 01 Oct 2023 10:02 PM

  'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign LIVE: Maharashtra CM pays surprise visit to BMC ward in Mumbai, inspects implementation of cleanliness drive

  Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday paid a surprise visit to a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) ward in Mumbai to inspect the implementation of the cleanliness drive.

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called upon people across the country to take part in a cleanliness drive on October 1 beginning at 10 am and said that Swachh Bharat is a shared responsibility, and every effort counts.

  After visiting the BMC ward, CM Shinde said that based on the complaints received regarding the lack of cleanliness from the specific ward he came there to inspect the area.

  ANI

• Sun, 01 Oct 2023 09:28 PM

  'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign LIVE: Gandhi's cleanliness movement adopted by PM Modi, says Nadda

  The cleanliness movement started by Mahatma Gandhi has been adopted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president J P Nadda said on Sunday as he launched the 'Swachhata Abhiyan' of his party's Delhi unit.

  Nadda launched the 'Swachhata Abhiyan' along with Delhi unit president Virendra Sachdeva, Union minister Meenakshi Lekhi and party national media head Anil Baluni, at Karol Bagh.

• Sun, 01 Oct 2023 09:01 PM

  'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign LIVE: J-K LG Manoj Sinha flags off Dal Lake cleaning drive

  Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday flagged off the 'Dal Lake' cleaning drive as part of the 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign in Srinagar.

  Earlier in the day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over a special cleanliness program organised by the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) in Delhi Cantonment as part of the ‘Swachhata Hi Sewa’ campaign.

• Sun, 01 Oct 2023 08:45 PM

  'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign LIVE: 'Shramdaan' events held at more than 500 locations, says MCD

  The Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Sunday organised events at more than 500 locations as part of the 'Swachhta Hi Sewa' campaign, officials said here.

  Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena offered 'shramdaan' on Jagatpuri Road from Bihari Colony to the Krishna Nagar metro station along the Shahdara Trunk Drain-1 in the Shahdara South Zone, they said.

• Sun, 01 Oct 2023 08:32 PM

  ‘Pime Minister revealed he often skips meals, sleeps less’: Fitness icon Ankit recalls interaction with PM Modi

  Recalling his nearly 40-minute meeting with the Prime Minister, fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya on Sunday said that PM Modi opened up about his eating and sleeping habits.

  Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi met social media sensation Ankit Baiyanpuriya, who had started a 75-day challenge to imbibe the culture of fitness among the youth.

  "The Prime Minister told me that he can't eat on time and has a problem regarding sleep. Then I told him that if the countrymen have to sleep comfortably then someone will have to work. Aur Aap Toh Raja Ho Desh Ke," Ankit said.

  ANI

• Sun, 01 Oct 2023 08:15 PM

  'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign: Goa CM, ministers take part in cleanliness drives

  Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and many of his cabinet ministers participated in cleanliness drives on Sunday as part of the nationwide ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign.

  While Sawant took part in a drive in his constituency Sankhalim, his cabinet colleagues, including state tourism minister Rohan Khaunte and health minister Vishwajit Rane, joined similar programmes at different locations.

  Khaunte was seen along with his team of officials, including Director of Tourism Suneel Anchipaka, clearing litter at Miramar beach in the morning.

• Sun, 01 Oct 2023 07:57 PM

  'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign LIVE: Who is Ankit Baiyanpuria?

  Ankit Baiyanpuria, a former desi wrestler from Bayanpur, Sonipat, is a fitness influencer and has gained prominence for his promotion of traditional and indigenous workout methods.

  Ankit got a new fame earlier this year when he launched the demanding 75 'Hard Challenge' to enhance his mental fortitude and self-discipline. Read in detail about Ankit Baiyanpuria

• Sun, 01 Oct 2023 07:43 PM

  UP CM Yogi Adityanath participates in 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign

  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participated in the 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign in Sitapur on Sunday.

  He also offered prayers at Chakratirtha Naimisharanya Dham in Sitapur and interacted with people on this occasion.

  ANI

• Sun, 01 Oct 2023 07:40 PM

  PM Modi joined by fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya in cleanliness exercise

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday teamed up with fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya in a cleanliness exercise as part of his call for everyone to undertake sanitation measures for an hour on the eve of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary.

  "Today, as the nation focuses on Swachhata, Ankit Baiyanpuriya and I did the same! Beyond just cleanliness, we blended fitness and well-being also into the mix. It is all about that Swachh and Swasth Bharat vibe," Modi posted on X along with a video.