Why is it in the news?

• The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs observed Swachhata Pakhwada from April 16th to April 30th, 2024.

More about the news

• Swachhata Pakhwada aims to bring a fortnight of intense focus on issues and practices of cleanliness and hygiene in Government Ministries/Departments.
• The concept of Swachhata Pakhwada is inspired by the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister to make cleanliness “everyone’s business”.
• It involves all Central Government Ministries and Departments in various swachhata-related activities.
• Swachhata Pakhwada encourages active participation and engagement from all levels of government employees.

It promotes a sense of responsibility and ownership towards maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards within the workplace and beyond.