G Kishan Reddy to lead Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 drive
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy to participate in Shramdaan and inaugurate an E-Waste Collection Stall under the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign.
Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, is set to participate in a major cleanliness initiative under the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026 campaign. The event, titled “Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath,” will take place in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, on October 1.
Collective Shramdaan for a Greener Future
As part of this collective voluntary Shramdaan organized by the Ministry of Mines, the Union Minister will join hands with officers, employees, and sanitation workers. The one-hour drive aims to clean and maintain public spaces, reinforcing the principles of Jan Bhagidari, the dignity of labor, and collective responsibility toward a cleaner environment.
To support this mission, the Ministry of Mines has adopted a park at GPOA-3, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi. This location will undergo landscaping, beautification, and significant improvements to transform it into a well-maintained green space for the public, promoting sustainable living and community ownership.
New E-Waste Collection Initiative
Beyond traditional cleaning, the campaign is tackling modern waste challenges. During the event, the Union Minister will inaugurate a dedicated E-Waste Collection Stall at GPOA-3. This initiative is designed to encourage officials and employees to dispose of discarded electronic and electrical items responsibly.
- Duration: The collection drive will run for one month, from October 2 to October 31.
- Process: Discarded items brought to the designated collection point will be sent for scientific processing and recycling through authorized channels.
- Objective: The drive aims to raise awareness about waste segregation and the importance of recycling.
Promoting a Circular Economy
A primary focus of the e-waste initiative is to highlight the resource value found in discarded electronics. By recycling these items, the Ministry aims to recover critical minerals and other valuable materials, reducing the need for virgin raw materials and supporting a circular economy.
This strategic move links cleanliness with responsible waste management, encouraging citizens to adopt sustainable practices in their daily lives. Through these activities at Yashwant Place and GPOA-3, the Ministry of Mines continues its commitment to environmental sustainability and citizen participation under the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 framework.