✎ SHS 2026 is a 15-day cleanliness drive by Justice Dept to foster Swachh Bharat through voluntary efforts and public participation.
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
The Law and Justice Ministry’s Department of Justice recently administered a ‘Swachhta Shapath’ (cleanliness oath) under the *Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026* campaign, aligning with the broader national initiative to promote voluntary cleanliness efforts and collective action. The campaign, running from 17 September to 2 October 2026 with the theme *”Swachhta Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat, Vikasit Bharat,”* includes activities like daily cleaning drives, tree-planting under *”Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam,”* waste auctions for space optimization, and welfare measures for sanitation workers such as distributing cleanliness kits. The Department of Justice is also participating in the nationwide *”Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath”* mass cleanliness drive on 1 October, reinforcing its commitment to sanitation and governance.
For Banking, SSC, and RBI Grade B aspirants, this initiative underscores the importance of government-led social campaigns in fostering civic responsibility and sustainable development, a recurring theme in exams. Questions may test awareness of flagship schemes, inter-ministerial collaborations (e.g., MoHUA, DDWS), or the role of departments like the Department of Justice in public welfare. Understanding such initiatives helps aspirants grasp the intersection of polity, governance, and administrative efficiency, which is crucial for answering descriptive questions or case studies in these examinations.
Source: PIB (Press Information Bureau)
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