Department of Health Research set to organise "Swachhta Hi Seva" campaign from September 17 to October 2
Sep 18, 2024
New Delhi [India], September 18 : The Department of Health Research is organising the Swachhta Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign, 2024. It will be observed from September 17 to October 2. The theme for SHS 2024, "Swabhav Swachhata, Sanskar Swachhata," entails collective responsibility and active participation from all citizens.
In this campaign, the Department and its autonomous body, ICMR, along with its 27 institutes across the nation, will work together to ensure widespread engagement and participation from every citizen, community, and organisation during the fortnight.
Three key pillars of this campaign are Cleanliness Target Units (CTUs) -- Shramdaan activities focused on the time-bound transformation of specific target units and overall cleanliness.
Swachhata Mein Jan Bhagidari -- Public participation, awareness, and advocacy, engaging citizens in cleanliness efforts through various participatory activities.
Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivirs -- Providing preventive health check-ups and social security coverage for sanitation workers.
In connection with SHS 2024, more than 1,200 officers and staff of the Department of Health Research and 27 ICMR institutes were administered the 'Swachhata Pledge' by the Secretary, DHR and DG, ICMR, on September 17.
During the campaign period, DHR proposes to undertake a plantation drive under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam', training workshops on the Swachhata Drive in ICMR institutes, Shramdaan activities in identified CTUs, preventive health check-ups for Safai Mitras and sanitation workers, a walkathon to raise awareness of cleanliness, and lectures at schools and colleges on cleanliness awareness.
The campaign will conclude with the celebration of Swachh Bharat Divas, followed by the felicitation of Safai Mitras/Sanitation Workers on October 2, 2024.
