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Social Justice Ministry Directs 764 Senior Citizen Homes to Launch Cleanliness Drives
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News18•15-10-2026, 21:45
Social Justice Ministry Directs 764 Senior Citizen Homes to Launch Cleanliness Drives
- •The Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry has instructed 764 senior citizen homes to conduct cleanliness, waste management, and greening activities.
- •The initiative is part of an ongoing special government campaign aimed at promoting hygienic, safe, and dignified living conditions for elderly residents.
- •Activities include cleaning residential and common areas, waste segregation, decluttering, and plantation drives across supported facilities.
- •The campaign operates under the theme Swachhata se Samman, Har Varg ka Utthan, emphasizing cleanliness as a part of daily institutional functioning.
- •Senior citizens and staff are actively participating to foster collective responsibility and promote active ageing under Special Campaign 6.0.
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The Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry has directed 764 senior citizen homes to conduct cleanliness drives, waste segregation, decluttering, disposal, and greening activities. These cover residential premises, common areas, dining spaces, and kitchens to promote hygienic living conditions for elderly residents.
The campaign is being coordinated by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) as part of Special Campaign 6.0.
The activities are being undertaken under the campaign theme 'Swachhata se Samman, Har Varg ka Utthan' to make cleanliness an integral part of daily institutional functioning.