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SWACHHATA HI SEWA

TAG: GS-2: GOVERNANCE AND SOCIAL ISSUES

THE CONTEXT: The recently concluded MoHUA led Swachhata Hi Sewa Campaign under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban has gained momentum across the country, with Northeastern States taking the lead in improving health and sanitation.

EXPLANATION:

It was launched virtually from Jaipur, Rajasthan

It aims to mobilise the participation of crores of citizens across the country via various activities such as Indian Swachhata League 2.0, SafaiMitra Suraksha Shivir and mass cleanliness drives.
SBM-Grameen and SBM-Urban have partnered with other key Ministries and Departments to amplify participation and community mobilisation in SHS 2023.
It also witnessed the launch of logo, website and portal of SHS- 2023.
Theme of SHS-2024 is (S⁴) ‘Swabhav Swachhata-Sanskar Swachhata”. As a part of this exercise, a series of activities like cleanliness drives, collection and disposal of waste, ensure clean toilets, No Black Spots etc., are proposed to be organised.
People participation is key to revive and rejuvenate water bodies by removing the garbage.

The campaign will culminate on Swachh Bharat Diwas on 2nd October 2024, with a nationwide Shramdaan activity to honor Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy and promote cleanliness as a way of life.

Key Pillars of SHS 2024:

Pillars	Description
Cleanliness Target Units (CTUs) Shramdaan Activities	Focus on transforming specific target units with time-bound cleaning activities. Emphasis on overall cleanliness and sanitation efforts.
Swachhata Mein Jan Bhagidari Public Participation, Awareness and Advocacy	Promote public involvement through participatory activities and awareness campaigns. Encourage active engagement of citizens in cleanliness initiatives.
Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivirs	Provide preventive health check-ups for sanitation workers. Ensure social security coverage for Safai Mitras as part of the campaign.