Lok Sabha Question No. 3700 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-18
Subject: Swachhta Hi Seva 2024 Campaign
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: Shri Bidyut Baran Mahato, Shri Lumbaram Choudhary, Shri Anurag Sharma, Smt. Kamlesh Jangde

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 3700 ANSWERED ON 18.12.2024

## SWACHHTA HI SEVA 2024 CAMPAIGN

3700   Shri Bidyut Baran Mahato: Smt. Kamlesh Jangde: Shri Lumba Ram: Shri Anurag Sharma:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the 510 programmes under the Swachhta Hi Seva 2024 Campaign and the number of community members who participated in these events and the feedback received about their effectiveness;
- (b) whether any recongnition or support was provided to the Safai Mitras during these events and if so, the manner in which it reflects their contribution;
- (c) whether the Government has conducted any programme in Janjgir Champa under the Swachhta Hi Seva 2024 Campaign; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF COAL AND MINES (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a) Ministry of Mines and its field organizations, actively participated in the Swachhata Hi Seva 2024 campaign by organizing a total of 609 events across the country as detailed at Annexure-I ,  duly  captured  in  Swachhata Hi Seva Portal. These events witnessed the active participation of 40,830 community members including district and local  authorities,  the  army,  police,  and  members  of  local  community.  The  general consensus about the programme is very positive and encouraging.

- (b) The Ministry of Mines, in collaboration with its field organizations, acknowledged the invaluable contributions of Safai Mitras during the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign. To  honor  their  dedication,  special  initiatives  were  organized,  including  preventive health check-up camps and the distribution of PPE kits and safety gear. Additionally, a  TB  screening  camp  was  conducted  in  partnership  with  the  Ministry  of  Health  & Family Welfare and WHO officials, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the health and well-being of Safai Mitras and certificate in recognition of their services were awarded to all the SafaiMitras. Apart from this, shoes, T-shirt and caps were distributed to all the Safai Mitras also.
- (c)  and (d) As per the details available on the SHS 2024 portal, no activities were carried out in Janjgir Champa during the campaign.

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Annexure- I

| S.No   | Name of Events                 |   Number of Events Identified |   Number of Events conducted | Community Participation   |
|--------|--------------------------------|-------------------------------|------------------------------|---------------------------|
| 1      | Cleanliness Target Units (CTU) |                            52 |                           51 | 3915                      |
| 2.     | Mass Cleanliness Drive         |                            75 |                           75 | 3651                      |
| 3.     | Swachhta mein Jan Bhaagidari   |                           337 |                          336 | 24478                     |
| 4      | SafaiMitra Suraksha Shivirs    |                            53 |                           53 | 2472                      |
| 5      | Swachh Food Streets            |                             1 |                            0 | 0                         |
| 6.     | Swachh Bharat Cultural Fest    |                            12 |                           12 | 686                       |
| 7.     | Ek Ped Maa ke Naam             |                            66 |                           66 | 4245                      |
| 8      | Waste to Art Installations     |                            16 |                           16 | 1383                      |
|        | Total                          |                           612 |                          609 | 40,830                    |