Heavy Industries Ministry reports Swachhata Hi Seva and Special Campaign 6 activities

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) along with its Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and Autonomous Bodies (ABs) actively participated in the nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) – 2026 campaign, organized from 17th September to 17th October 2026 under the joint aegis of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).

This year’s theme, “Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat,” underscores the importance of collective participation in promoting cleanliness, sustainability, and awareness.

MHI along with CPSEs and ABs has reinforced its commitment towards a clean, sustainable and progressive nation. As a part of the Campaign, 81 Cleanliness Target Units (CTUs) were identified & transformed and 85 Public Places were cleaned. To raise awareness and to give wide coverage 286 tweets were posted on X (formely Twitter) highlighting the significant activities undertaken by the Ministry along with its CPSEs/ABs under SHS–2026 campaign.

MHI, along with its CPSEs and ABs, is also actively participating in the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 6 from 2nd to 31st October, 2026.

Key targets achieved during the implementation phase of Special Campaign 6 till 27th    October 2026 are as under:

• 1,424 cleanliness campaigns conducted across office campuses and industrial units.
• 47,97,239 sq. ft. of space freed due to scrap disposal.
• 34,440 physical files have been reviewed and 25,899 physical files have been weeded out.
• 1,02,144 e-files have been reviewed and 93,606 e-files have been closed.
• 3,839 e-waste items have been collected, segregated and disposed of.

Under SHS–2026, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) brought together the spirit of honouring mothers and protecting the environment through the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” plantation campaign. Tree plantation, Swachhata pledge and a walkathon marked Gandhi Jayanti and Shastri Jayanti celebrations organized at HPEP Hyderabad. 1,440 saplings were planted across 2 acres in the Piplani Township area at HEP Bhopal.

BHEL organized “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” plantation campaign at HPEP, Hyderabad and HEP Bhopal

Cement Corporation of India Ltd. (CCIL) Rajban conducted an awareness session at Primary School, Rajban on hygiene, waste segregation & plastic reduction. A Cleanliness Pledge was also taken by students at Primary School Rajban.

CCIL Rajban conducted an awareness session at Primary School Rajban

National Automotive Board (NAB) organized a drawing competition and group discussion in a school and a plantation drive was also organized under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam at Manesar Gurugram.

Under the Clean Public Spaces initiative, HMT Machine Tools Ltd. conducted cleanliness drives at Ajmer and, a tree plantation drive was conducted under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign to promote environmental sustainability and a cleaner, greener future at HMT Township, Jalahalli, Bengaluru.

HMT Limited conducted plantation drives at the HMT Township in Jalahalli, Bengaluru

Bridge and Roof Co. Ltd. (B&R) organized cleanliness drives at Russel Street, Kolkata, and G.T. Road, Howrah, health check-up camps and tree plantation at Howrah Works, West Bengal, and Vadinar, Gujarat, promoting cleanliness, health and environmental sustainability.

B&R transforms Cleanliness Target Unit (CTU) at Mawdiangdiang Shillong, Meghalaya

SHS-2026 and Special Campaign 6 both witnessed active and enthusiastic participation from MHI and its CPSEs/ABs, reinforcing the spirit of collective responsibility and public participation towards a cleaner and greener India. The campaign reaffirmed their commitment towards promoting sustainable practices and advancing the vision of Swachh Bharat – Viksit Bharat.

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This report is based on the official release by the Ministry of Heavy Industries, issued through the Press Information Bureau, Government of India (28 OCT 2026 6:23PM by PIB Delhi). Read the original: Ministry of Heavy Industries and its Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) & Autonomous Bodies(ABs) observe Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026 and Special Campaign 6.