Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) Concludes ‘Swachhotsav 2025’ with over 500 Cleanliness, Health, and Sustainability Initiatives Nationwide

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Government of India
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
09 OCT 2025 5:04PM by PIB Delhi

The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, along with its Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) — Hindustan Insecticides Limited (HIL) and Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited (HOCL) — and Autonomous Bodies — Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET) and Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology (IPFT) — actively participated in the nationwide cleanliness campaign “Swachhata Hi Seva – Swachhotsav 2025”, held from 17th September 2025 to 2nd October 2025.

Over 500 activities across India, focusing on themes of cleanliness, health awareness, and waste management, were conducted by HIL, HOCL, IPFT, and CIPET. These initiatives saw the active participation of more than 2,000 employees, students, and community members, reinforcing the commitment of the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) and its organizations toward achieving the vision of “Swachh Bharat.”

Summary of Key Activities under "Swachhotsav 2025" is as follows:

S. No.	Theme / Activity	Description & Coverage	Approx. Participation	Implementing PSU/Institute
1	Plantation Drive – “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”	Plantation across HIL units and CIPET campuses; over 500 saplings planted.	150+	HIL, CIPET
2	Awareness Campaigns on RRR (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)	Public outreach at metro stations, gardens, and schools promoting sustainable waste practices.	300+	HIL, CIPET, IPFT
3	Health Check-up & Safai Mitra Suraksha	Health camps, PPE kit and health card distribution for Safai Mitras and housekeeping staff.	150+	HIL, HOCL
4	Webinar on E-waste & Sustainability	Conducted by HIL with participation from UNIDO expert; focus on e-waste management.	65	HIL
5	Clean Public Spaces & Institutional Premises	Cleaning drives at HOCL township, CIPET centres, IPFT campus, temples, and Anganwadis.	400+	HOCL, CIPET, IPFT
6	Cleaning of Identified Cleanliness Target Units (CTUs)	Garbage spots identified and cleaned near Bharat Petroleum Pump (Kerala) and near IPFT campus (Gurgaon).	100+	HOCL, IPFT
7	‘Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath’ Drive	One-hour mass cleaning activity across multiple states involving top management and employees.	300+	HIL, HOCL, CIPET, IPFT
8	School Awareness and Outreach	Cleanliness pledge and stationery distribution at government schools near CIPET and HIL centres.	200+	HIL, CIPET
9	Competitions & Cultural Events	Poster making, slogan writing, and street plays to advocate Swachhata awareness.	250+	HOCL, CIPET
10	Swachhata Diwas Celebrations	Concluding ceremony with floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and felicitation of Safai Mitras.	400+	HOCL, CIPET

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