Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Delhi Holds Mega Cleanliness Drive Across 300 Locations
Delhi held a large cleanup campaign in many parts of the city.
About 300 locations, including schools, markets, parks and neighborhoods, were included.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and other ministers joined students, sanitation workers and residents.
They said keeping places clean is everyone’s responsibility.
A community toilet was also opened on Pandara Road.
The toilet has separate areas for men and women, cameras and hygiene facilities.
The New Delhi Municipal Council said workers removed about 300 kilograms of waste and silt from one area.
Opposition leader Ankush Narang said many streets still had garbage.
This means supporters saw the drive as useful, while critics said the city’s larger waste problem was not solved.
A citywide cleanliness drive was held at around 300 locations across Delhi on October 1.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Union ministers, officials, students, sanitation workers and residents participated.
Activities covered schools, markets, parks, residential areas, hospitals, offices and other public spaces.
The New Delhi Municipal Council said about 300 kg of waste and silt was removed near the National Police Memorial.
Opposition leader Ankush Narang alleged that garbage remained widespread despite the campaign.
- Who
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Union ministers, Delhi officials, students, sanitation workers, residents and Opposition leader Ankush Narang.
- What
- A mega cleanliness drive and related civic programmes were held at around 300 locations across Delhi.
- When
- Thursday, October 1, under the ‘Swachhta Hi Seva 2026’ campaign.
- Where
- Across Delhi, including Kamla Nehru Ridge, Navyug School, Yashwant Singh Place, the National Police Memorial and other public spaces.
- Why
- Organisers said the campaign aimed to promote cleanliness as a regular habit and collective responsibility; it was also linked to the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years in public service.
Government and Campaign Supporters
Opposition Critics
Impact of the drive
Government and Campaign Supporters
Government participants presented cleanliness as a collective and moral responsibility and organised activities across about 300 sites.
Opposition Critics
Ankush Narang alleged that garbage remained on streets and roads across Delhi despite the campaign.
Choice of locations
Government and Campaign Supporters
The campaign involved schools, markets, parks, residential areas and other public spaces, with officials and residents taking part.
Opposition Critics
Narang criticised ministers and BJP leaders for cleaning stretches that he alleged were already clean.
Broader waste management
Government and Campaign Supporters
The campaign included waste removal and the opening of a large community toilet with hygiene and security facilities.
Opposition Critics
Narang questioned the progress of clearing landfill waste, arguing that the campaign did not address Delhi’s wider garbage problem.
- Locations covered
- Around 300 locations across Delhi
- Participants
- Ministers, officials, students, sanitation workers and residents
- Campaign
- ‘Swachhta Hi Seva 2026’
- Community toilet
- A facility inaugurated at Jodhpur Mess on Pandara Road
- Toilet cost
- Around Rs 1 crore, supported by NBCC CSR funds
- Waste removed
- Approximately 300 kg of waste and silt near the National Police Memorial
- Additional programme
- The drive was also described as part of the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’