The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology observed Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 from 1st May to 15^th May 2026 at its Headquarters in New Delhi and across all its Autonomous Institutions (AIs) and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) as a part of the Government of India’s flagship Swatch Bharat Mission. The Pakhwada was organized in accordance with the Guidelines and Calendar of Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 issued by the Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India.

The Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 commenced on 1^stMay 2026 with a pledge taking ceremony at DBT, CGO Complex, New Delhi which was participated by the officers/officials of the Department. The collective reading of the pledge reaffirmed the commitment to the values of cleanliness, discipline and civic responsibility and set the tone for the activities that followed over the fortnight. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation and served as a strong motivational start to the Pakhwada. During the fortnight, various cleanliness activities were planned and completed by the DBT and its AIs & PSUs with large participation. Various best practices promoting cleanliness, water conservation and Shramdaan were included in the Action Plan.

 

            

Health Check-Up Camps, Environment Awareness Lecture, Signature Campaigns, Tree Plantation Drives, Guest Talk on Awareness on Single-Use Plastic, Stress Management Workshops, Seminars, Painting, Waste to Wealth Competition, Distribution of Jute Bags, Re-using wooden packing material into beautiful pots etc. were undertaken during Pakhwada. Besides, special talk on laboratory waste management, renovation of toilets, classrooms was undertaken at nearby Government school. Essay / Poem / Slogan writing competitions were also organized by the students of the AIs to educate community about cleanliness

 

        

    

The Pakhwada was monitored and guided by the senior officers of DBT. Review meetings were conducted to encourage, motivate and guide the participants of the Swachhta Pakhwada. A Committee was constituted to select three best performing offices as per the guidelines. The best performing top three offices namely (i) BRIC - National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB); (ii) BRIC - National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) and (iii) BRIC - Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD) were awarded by the Secretary, DBT in a formal ceremony on 2^nd June, 2026.

 

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