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Swachhata Hi Seva 2026: Dates, Theme and Five Pillars

21 September 20261 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESSwachhata Hi Seva2026: Dates,Theme and FivePillars21 September 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) began the 2026 cleanliness campaign Swachhata Hi Seva.

Key facts

  • Start: 17 September 2026; end: 2 October 2026, Gandhi Jayanti.
  • Theme: “Swachhata Mein Sahbhag; Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat”, stressing citizen participation and shared responsibility.
  • Launching bodies: MoHUA and DDWS.

Five pillars

  1. Clean Public Places
  2. Swachh Paathshala
  3. SafaiMitra Suraksha Evam Samman
  4. Jan Bhagidari
  5. Swachhata Se Samriddhi

Exam angle

  • Duration: 17 September to 2 October (about two weeks).
  • Ends on Gandhi Jayanti.
  • Related terms: Jan Bhagidari, SafaiMitra, Swachh Paathshala.

Test yourself

1. Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 culminates on which occasion?

The campaign runs till 2 October, Gandhi Jayanti.

2. Which two bodies launched Swachhata Hi Seva 2026?

MoHUA and DDWS launched the campaign.

3. Which is one of the five pillars of Swachhata Hi Seva 2026?

Swachh Paathshala is one of the five pillars.

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