Applications open for 7 Day Swachhata Challenge (India)

You can use your imagination to be as creative as possible without the use of any offensive/derogatory/political content.

Theme

• This year, the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ was observed with the theme of ‘Swabhav Swachhata – Sanskaar Swachhata’ with the objective to facilitate large-scale advocacy and citizen participation for swachhata, mega cleanliness drive with focus on cleaning of neglected/difficult/dirty garbage spots (black spots), recognize the contribution of sanitation workers, celebrate the achievements over the past decade, and also reaffirm their commitment to the future of sanitation and sustainable waste management in India.

Focus Area

• The Focus of Challenge is on core messages of ‘Swabhav’ (behaviour), ‘Sanskar’ (values), ‘Zimmedari’ (responsibility) & ‘Bhaagidari’ (collective participation) and to have a positive impact and encourage others to join in.

Program Specifications

• Day 1: Clean Your Surroundings: Spend 30 minutes to clean your toilets and your surroundings. Safe dispose of any trash/ Waste
• Day 2: Segregate Waste: Segregate various kinds of waste (plastic, paper, glass, kitchen, menstrual, etc.) and ensure its safe disposal with proper management. Dissemination of messages among rural masses.
• Day 3: Clean Public Space: Spend 30 minutes for cleaning nearby public space like a park, bus stop, village roads or playground. Participate in sweeping, collecting and its safe disposal to make the public space cleaner.
• Day 4: Refuse, Reduce and Reuse Plastic: Refuse single-use plastic and carry reusable bags. Showcase your creativity by recycling plastic waste into useful product having some economic value.
• Day 5: Swachhata Pledge: Take a pledge to maintain cleanliness in your daily life and encourage others to do (Swachhata Pledge)
• Day 6: Composting: Demonstrate use of a nearest compost pit by putting wet/green waste into a pit or pot and using it for Agri-field/ Parks/ garden/ pots etc.
• Day 7: Community Clean-Up Drive: Involve friends and family for at least 30 minute clean-up drive with focus on water-bodies like beach, riverbank, ponds etc.

Eligibility Criteria

• This contest is open to all citizens of India.

Submission Requirements

• Upload one single compiled PDF document with all 7-Day activities.
• Upload compiled video of the day-wise activities on your social media platforms and Tag Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (As per the platform you choose to upload)
• No offensive language or derogatory content will be allowed. All submissions must be original and not infringe on existing copyrights or trademarks.
• Submissions may be used by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation and Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen with due credit to the creator.
• Complete and accurate information is required for registration. Illegible/incomplete registrations will be void.
• Participants will be required to provide their name, email address, telephone number, and additional details as required at the time of registration. By submitting their details and participating in the contest, participants give consent to Ministry of Jal Shakti to use this information as required.

For more information, visit MyGov.