DoSEL Secretary Leads Swachhata Shramdaan at PM SHRI School
Secretary T. K. Anil Kumar leads cleanliness drive and tree plantation at PM SHRI school in Delhi under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026.
In a significant move to promote environmental consciousness and community cleanliness, the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), under the Union Ministry of Education, conducted a massive Swachhata Shramdaan at a PM SHRI school in New Delhi. This initiative was part of the ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026 campaign, emphasizing the collective responsibility of citizens toward hygiene and sustainability.
A Unified Effort for Cleanliness
The cleanliness drive was spearheaded by the Secretary of DoSEL, T. K. Anil Kumar, under the aegis of the Eco Clubs for Mission LiFE. The event saw active participation from a diverse group, including students, teachers, senior officials, and officers from the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS).
The scope of the Shramdaan extended beyond the school walls, covering:
- The entire school campus.
- Adjoining community spaces.
- The public park located directly in front of the school.
By cleaning both the school grounds and the surrounding community areas, the initiative successfully brought together the academic institution and the local neighborhood in a shared mission for a cleaner environment.
Green Initiatives and Interactive Learning
Following the cleanliness drive, the event transitioned into a reforestation effort under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 3.0’ programme. Students participated enthusiastically in the tree plantation drive, reinforcing the vital importance of environmental conservation and sustainable living practices.
To ensure the message of waste management reached the younger generation effectively, the department also organised an interactive quiz focusing on Solid Waste Management Rules. This session was designed to strengthen students' understanding of critical concepts such as source segregation and responsible waste disposal.
Promoting a Swachh and Viksit Bharat
The programme underscored the pivotal role that educational institutions play in fostering environmentally responsible habits in students. By integrating cleanliness into the daily routine of school life, the Department of School Education and Literacy aims to contribute to the national vision of a Swachh and Viksit Bharat.
The event was attended by several high-ranking officials, including:
- Dheeraj Sahu, Additional Secretary
- Archana Sharma Awasthi, Additional Secretary
- Prachi Pandey, Joint Secretary
- Amarpreet Duggal, Joint Secretary
- Pankaj K. P. Shreyaskar, Deputy Director General (Statistics)
- Deepika Jain, Chief Controller of Accounts
- Vikas Gupta, Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
This drive follows a similar initiative by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, which held a voluntary shramdaan near Kartavya Bhavan-1 on October 1, under the campaign theme ‘Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath’, further highlighting the national momentum behind the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 mission.