REASI, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026: Deputy Commissioner Reasi Kumar Abhishek today launched the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign in the district, marking the beginning of the fortnight-long cleanliness drive from September 17 to October 2, 2026.
Since its inception in 2017, Swachhata Hi Seva has served as a nationwide platform to mobilise citizens, institutions and leadership towards voluntary participation and collective efforts for cleanliness.
The launch event featured a Swachhata Pledge Ceremony, followed by a Signature Campaign. Participants took the cleanliness pledge and signed in support of the initiative, reaffirming their commitment to cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation.
Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Kumar Abhishek emphasised the importance of maintaining cleanliness at homes, workplaces and public spaces. He urged officers and citizens to keep their surroundings neat and organised and encourage others to adopt responsible cleanliness practices.
He also called upon people to make the principles of “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle” an integral part of daily life by minimising the use of plastic, reusing resources and ensuring proper segregation and recycling of waste.
The Deputy Commissioner further stressed the importance of plantation and preservation of greenery for a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.
He urged officers, Panchayati Raj Institutions, educational institutions, local bodies and citizens to actively participate in cleanliness and awareness activities being organised during the fortnight and contribute towards building a cleaner, greener and healthier Reasi.
Additional District Development Commissioner Krishan Lal, Additional Deputy Commissioner Rakesh Kumar, Chief Planning Officer Narinder Kumar, Programme Officer ICDS Project Vijay Kumar, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Assistant Commissioner Development, along with other district and sectoral officers and officials, were present on the occasion.
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