Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy announced a big cleanliness drive at Yashwant Palace Market in Chanakyapuri, Delhi. The event is ahead of Gandhi Jayanti on October 2nd as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 initiative.
This drive builds on earlier commitments made by the minister and the Ministry of Mines for the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign. This drive aims to beautify local parks. It will hold a month-long collection for electronic waste. It encourages community participation through “Shramdaan” to keep the environment clean.
The initiative has secured a budget of ₹500 crore. It aims to complete 10,000 sanitation projects in urban areas by the end of 2026. The initiative has completed 4,500 projects so far. This means it has reached 45% of its goal.
New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) reports a major decrease in littering in Delhi. There is also a thirty per cent reduction in waste disposal in public areas. The event highlighted the importance of community involvement in preventing littering. It also acknowledged the efforts of those in sanitation roles.
