Swatchta Hi Seva (SHS) 2026
Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026
As part of observing Swachh Bharat Diwas on October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) is a nationwide mass sanitation campaign organized annually since 2017. Based on the theme "Clean India and Developed India through Everyone's Participation in Sanitation", this initiative aims to foster collective action across society.
"Kaiyodu Kai" People's Campaign in Kerala
In Kerala, these public sanitation activities are being implemented through community participation under the name and concept of "Kaiyodu Kai" (Hand in Hand). The core objective of the "Kaiyodu Kai" concept is to encourage everyone to join hands and step forward together in sanitation efforts.
Participation & Coordination
Under the leadership of Local Self-Government Institutions, full participation from the following groups is ensured:
- Elected Representatives & Officials
- Haritha Karma Sena & Kudumbashree
- Students & Youth
- Voluntary Organizations & Business Community
- Various Government Departments & General Public
Key Focus Areas
- Transformation of Cleanliness Target Units
- Comprehensive Cleaning of Public Places
- Ensuring Student and Youth Participation
- Safety and Welfare of Safai Mitras
- Source Segregation of Waste
- Waste to Wealth Initiatives
