Secretary of Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri T.K. Ramchandran, led over 400 senior officials and staff members in taking the Swachhata Pledge and making cleanliness a way of life. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, along with its all associated organizations, has launched the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2024 Campaign from 17th September to 2nd October 2024. The campaign is part of a national movement to promote cleanliness under the theme ‘Swabhav Swachhata – Sanskaar Swachhata.’
As part of SHS 2024 campaign, Organizations under the Ministry are undertaking various activities covering all three pillars of the Campaign with participation of officials, students, citizens, NGOs and stakeholders. Mass plantation drive has been initiated by the Organizations carrying forward the message of “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”. Several other activities promoting environmental protection measures and eco-tourism theme are also being undertaken. Beach cleaning, cleaning of nearby areas, cleaning of dock areas, street plays, competitions and marathons promoting the theme of Swachhata are being focussed by the Organizations as part of SHS 2024. Health and welfare camps for Safai Mitras for preventive health care and linkages with various welfare schemes of Government are also being organized.