Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG), along with CPSEs under its administrative control and its attached offices participated in the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign from 17th September, 2026 to 2nd October, 2026. The campaign was started with pledge-taking ceremony, administrated by Secretary (PNG), on 17th September, 2026 at Kartavya Bhawan-3, New Delhi.

During the campaign, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, regularly reviewed progress and directed all stakeholders to maximize participation and intensify efforts to further strengthen the campaign.

Key Achievements under the Campaign

Transformation of Cleanliness Target Units and Public Spaces

Under the first pillar, the Ministry and its organisations undertook cleanliness and transformation activities at identified locations, alongside initiatives covering markets, neighbourhoods, toilets, offices and water bodies.

9,845 CTUs have been transformed, with participation of 99,548 people. In addition, 937 public spaces have been cleaned, with 45,526 participants contributing to these activities.

Under the campaign, 143 cleanliness drives were undertaken at water bodies, with the participation of 1,264 individuals to promote cleanliness and conservation of water resources. In addition, 543 mohalla cleanliness drives were also organised.

Swachh Pathshala: Yuva for Swachhta

The campaign engaged students, educational institutions and community stakeholders to promote cleanliness and environmental awareness among young people.

A total of 18,700 schoolchildren participated in the reported activities. These included awareness and demonstration activities, stakeholder engagement, school-level cleanliness initiatives, Jal Sanchay Samvad and Gyan Yatra activities. The campaign also recorded 3,109 student participants in Gyan Yatra activities.

Safai Mitra Suraksha Evam Samman Shivir

Recognising the important contribution of sanitation workers, the Ministry's organisations conducted 234 Safai Mitra Suraksha Evam Samman Shivir. These camps recorded the participation of 7,098 sanitation workers.

276 preventive health check-ups were organised for 4,365 participants, while 3,518 PPE kits were distributed. The initiatives reflect the emphasis on sanitation workers' safety, health, dignity and access to welfare benefits.

Jan Bhagidari for Swachhta

Citizen participation was encouraged through awareness campaigns, composting initiatives, plastic-reduction activities and community events. The campaign also witnessed 450 composting awareness drives, 154 Sports for Swachhta activities involving 3,530 participants, and Say No to Plastics activities with 2,662 participants, promoting sustainable waste management and community participation in cleanliness initiatives.

 

 

Swachhata Se Samriddhi

Under the fifth pillar, activities focused on waste-to-wealth initiatives and the circular economy, including Kabaad Se Jugaad and Kabaad Se Kala. The reported achievements included engagement with 191 art colleges and institutions, 175 plastic recycling melas, assessment of 135 Plastic Waste Management Units (PWMUs), 687 entries under Kabaad Se Jugaad and 607 entries under Kabaad Se Kala.

These activities encouraged creative reuse of waste and promoted awareness of resource recovery and sustainable waste management.

 

Sustaining the Spirit of Swachhata

The achievements reflect the collective efforts of the Ministry, its CPSEs and associated organisations, employees, students, sanitation workers and citizens. Through cleanliness drives, awareness programmes, welfare camps and waste-management initiatives, the campaign sought to strengthen public participation and encourage the adoption of cleanliness as a sustained practice.

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas remains committed to promoting cleanliness, environmental responsibility and community participation, contributing to the broader vision of a clean and developed India.

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