New Delhi [India], October 5 : The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) actively participated in the nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva - 2025 campaign, organized from 17th September to 2nd October under the joint aegis of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), said a press statement from the Ministry of Heavy Industries.
Guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of fostering a cleaner and sustainable India through the Swachhata movement, MHI along with its Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and Autonomous Bodies (ABs) has reinforced its commitment towards a clean, sustainable and progressive nation.
As part of the campaign, more than 90 Cleanliness Target Units (CTUs) and 45 public places were identified for cleaning, with the participation of more than 2,000 volunteers.
To further strengthen the spirit of Swachhata, MHI and its CPSEs/ABs organised a series of creative, people-centric initiatives under the theme "Swachhotsav", in alignment with the Swachhata Hi Seva - 2025 campaign.
Activities included Waste-to-Art exhibitions, painting competitions under the slogan "Ek Kadam Swachhta Ki Ore" (One Step Towards Cleanliness), tree plantation drives, and other awareness programmes.
These initiatives witnessed enthusiastic participation from schools, colleges, hospitals, health clinics, and civil society organisations, thereby transforming the campaign into a people's movement for a cleaner and greener India. They reaffirm the collective commitment of MHI and its CPSEs/ABs towards building a sustainable future, in alignment with the vision of Swachh Bharat.