Cleanliness Campaign (Swaccha Hich Seva) 2025

Event started on

October 1, 2025 10:00 am

Event ended on

October 1, 2025 11:00 am

Organized by

NSS Department

Event Venue

Sant Tukdoji Ward, Hinganghat

Total number of Attendees

62 Event Objectives

1.      To involve citizens, communities, and organizations in large-scale cleanliness drives.

2.      To encourage shramdaan and create a national jan andolan (public movement) for cleanliness.

3.      To target and clean difficult, neglected, or high-footfall areas like bus stands, railway stations, beaches, and drains.

4. To prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of sanitation workers through initiatives like health check-ups and welfare camps.

Event Outcomes

1.      SHS has been effective in mobilizing citizens, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), self-help groups (SHGs), and youth for large-scale voluntary cleanliness drives, known as shramdaan.

2.      Campaigns consistently see huge numbers of participants. In 2023, over 109 crore people participated over 18 days, with 53 crore contributing shramdaan.

3.      Improved sanitation and waste management

4.      The drives directly lead to cleaner public spaces. In 2023, the campaign revitalized thousands of riverbanks and waterfronts and cleaned tens of thousands of garbage-vulnerable sites.

5. A key focus is on tackling legacy waste and implementing solid waste management. The 2025 campaign highlighted that urban India now processes over 81% of its solid waste, a huge leap from 16% in 2014

Under the “Swachhta Hi Seva Abhiyan 2025,” a cleanliness drive was enthusiastically conducted at Matoshri Ashatai Kunawar Arts, Commerce, and Science Women’s College. The event was graced by the presence of Principal Dr. Umesh Tulsakar, Vice Principal Dr. Sapna Jaiswal, NSS Programme Officer Prof. Bhagyashree Sable, Co-officers Prof. Pratibha Dubey and Prof. Meenakshi Pawade.The program commenced with paying homage to the portrait of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. Following this, a cleanliness campaign was carried out in the college premises. While addressing the students, Principal Dr. Umesh Tulsakar emphasized that cleanliness is the responsibility of every citizen. Vice Principal Dr. Sapna Jaiswal highlighted the importance of cleanliness by referring to Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals. NSS Programme Officer Prof. Bhagyashree Sable inspired and encouraged the students to participate actively in the drive. As part of the campaign, cleanliness activities were carried out not only in the college premises but also in nearby areas such as Balaji Town and the Nikhade Mangal Karyalay campus. The volunteers enthusiastically participated in garbage collection, sweeping, and public awareness activities. All the faculty members and NSS volunteers of the college extended wholehearted cooperation in the campaign. The active participation of the students made the surroundings shine with cleanliness and positivity.

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