Ministry and Regional Offices Actively Participate in Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026 Driving Nationwide Cleanliness and Welfare Initiatives
Distilled Policy Brief
- Union Minister for Coal and Mines Shri G. Kishan Reddy and Ministry Secretary Shri Keshav Chandra participated in cleanliness drives, and a health camp was organized for sanitation workers (Safai Mitras).
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
The Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign saw the rejuvenation of 136 target units and cleaning of 59 public places by the Ministry of Mines.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Evaluate the role of Jan Bhagidari (public participation) and institutional drives like Swachhata Hi Seva in institutionalizing environmental responsibility and workers' welfare.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the 'Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Abhiyan 2026' implemented by the Ministry of Coal and Mines, consider the following statements: 1. The campaign was initiated by administering a cleanliness oath under the leadership of the Secretary of the Ministry of Mines. 2. Health camps were exclusively organized for senior ministry officials to promote workplace wellness. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 2 only
- [C] Both 1 and 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because the campaign was indeed launched under the leadership of Ministry of Mines Secretary Shri Keshav Chandra by administering a cleanliness oath. Statement 2 is incorrect because the health camps were organized specifically for sanitation workers (Safai Mitras) and employees to recognize their valuable contribution, not exclusively for senior ministry officials.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.