Press Information Bureau · All India · 20 Sept 2026

Swachhata Pledge Administered by the Department to mark the beginning of the swachhata hi sewa 2026 program

On 17th September 2026 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, the Department of Fisheries administered the Swachhata Pledge as part of the nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign, with over 1000 people participating. The hybrid-mode event aimed to promote cleanliness, efficient record management, and transparent work culture under the Swachh Bharat Mission.

Key facts

Dr Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary (Fisheries), administered the Swachhata Pledge on 17th September 2026 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
More than 1000 people participated in the pledge.
The Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign is being conducted from 17 September to 2 October 2026.
The pledge was administered along with Dr Surabhi Rai, Joint Secretary (Marine Fisheries), and Shri Arunkumar M. Solanki, Additional Chief Secretary (Fisheries), Government of Gujarat.
The observance was held under the vision of Swachh Bharat Mission.

Summary written by Suchna Board from the official release; the release itself is the source.

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