Ministry of Law and Justice Organizes Swachhata Quiz 2026 under Special Campaign 6

The 'Swachhata Hi Seva' (SHS) campaign is an annual precursor to Gandhi Jayanti, celebrated to reinforce the commitment to universal sanitation and cleanliness. Under the umbrella of 'Special Campaign 6.0', spearheaded by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), the focus has transitioned from mere symbolic cleanups to institutionalizing cleanliness and minimizing pendency in government offices. By integrating interactive tools like quiz competitions, the Department of Legal Affairs aims to internalize these ecological values within the administrative machinery, ensuring that policy-makers and executors are themselves aligned with sustainable development goals. Operationally, the campaign targets key performance indicators (KPIs) such as the disposal of pending references (MP references, State Government references, PMO references), simplification of rules, and scrap disposal. The quiz competition held at Kartavya Bhawan-2 serves as a soft-power tool to build capacity among officials. It covers critical regulatory frameworks like the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, and the Plastic Waste Management Rules, thereby bridging the gap between theoretical environmental legislation and daily administrative practices. Strategically, these initiatives contribute to the broader national goal of circular economy and waste-to-wealth creation. By freeing up physical space through systematic weeding of files and auctioning of scrap, government departments generate revenue while creating healthier workspaces. The challenge lies in sustaining this momentum beyond the campaign period. The future outlook involves embedding these practices into the daily standard operating procedures (SOPs) of government offices, leveraging digital governance (e-Office) to prevent future physical pendency, and fostering a permanent culture of environmental responsibility.