AIIA Director urges making Swachhata a daily habit at SHS 2026 closing event
Synopsis
The All India Institute of Ayurveda wrapped up its fortnight-long Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026 on 2 October with a pledge drive, waste-awareness sessions, and a campus cleanliness push — and is now moving straight into Special Campaign 6.0, targeting e-waste management through October 31.
Key Takeaways
Prajapati addressed the closing event of the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign 2026 on 2 October 2026 in New Delhi .
The campaign ran from 17 September to 2 October 2026 under the theme 'Swachhata Mein Sabhag, Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat' .
Awareness sessions covered four-way waste segregation , home composting, the 3Rs framework , and avoidance of single-use plastics.
A plantation drive under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' was held in the NTPC area as part of the campaign.
Special Campaign 6.0 is now underway at AIIA, running until 31 October 2026 , focused on e-waste collection, segregation, and disposal.
The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) Director P.K. Prajapati called on everyone to embrace cleanliness and hygiene as a shared responsibility and to make 'Swachhata' an inseparable part of daily life, speaking at the concluding event of the 'Swachhata Hi Seva' (SHS) Campaign 2026 held on 2 October 2026 in New Delhi. A formal Swachhata Pledge was administered to participating members of the Institute during the event.
Campaign Scope and Theme
Organised by the Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga, AIIA, the fortnight-long campaign ran from 17 September to 2 October 2026 under the theme 'Swachhata Mein Sabhag, Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat'. The campaign aimed to promote cleanliness, responsible waste management, environmental awareness, and community participation both within the Institute and in its surrounding areas.
Active participation was recorded from faculty members, Ph.D. and postgraduate scholars, staff, patients, and their attendants — reflecting a broad, institution-wide engagement rather than a token observance.
Key Activities and Outreach
A campus-wide cleanliness drive was conducted as part of the Shramdaan activities, covering office premises and indoor areas of the Institute, reinforcing voluntary service and collective responsibility. Faculty, scholars, and staff collectively pledged to uphold hygiene, practise responsible waste management, and maintain a clean, sustainable environment.
Awareness sessions were held for patients and their attendants in hospital waiting areas, covering four-way waste segregation, home composting, the Reduce-Reuse-Recycle (3Rs) framework, and avoidance of single-use plastics. Cleanliness drives were also undertaken at identified locations in and around the campus to promote responsible waste management in public spaces.
Notable Attendees at the Closing Event
The concluding programme was attended by Manjusha Rajagopala, Dean and Director at Delhi University; Rajagopala, Dean Research; and Raja Ram Mahto, AMS, alongside faculty members of the Institute, according to an official statement.
A plantation drive was also organised under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative in the NTPC area, promoting environmental sustainability and community participation.
What Comes Next: Special Campaign 6.0
AIIA's cleanliness efforts will continue under Special Campaign 6.0, which is currently underway and runs until 31 October 2026, with a focused theme of 'Effective Collection, Segregation and Disposal of e-waste'. The transition from a general hygiene campaign to e-waste management signals the Institute's intent to address emerging environmental concerns alongside traditional cleanliness mandates.
Point of View
With visible participation from faculty and patients alike. Yet the real measure of such campaigns is behavioural change that outlasts the fortnight, and on that front, institutional pledges have a mixed record across Central government bodies. The pivot to e-waste in Special Campaign 6.0 is the more substantive development: Ayurveda institutes are not obvious generators of electronic waste, and tackling that gap signals a maturation beyond cosmetic cleanliness drives. Whether the awareness work reaches the daily-footfall patient base — arguably the campaign's most impactful audience — is the question worth watching.
NationPress
4 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026 at AIIA?
The Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign 2026 is a fortnight-long cleanliness and hygiene initiative organised by the All India Institute of Ayurveda in New Delhi, running from 17 September to 2 October 2026. It focused on waste management awareness, campus cleanliness drives, and community participation under the theme 'Swachhata Mein Sabhag, Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat'.
What activities were conducted during the AIIA cleanliness campaign?
Activities included a campus-wide cleanliness drive, a formal Swachhata Pledge, awareness sessions on four-way waste segregation and the 3Rs framework for patients and attendants, Shramdaan cleaning of office and indoor areas, and a plantation drive under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative at the NTPC area.
What is AIIA Special Campaign 6.0?
Special Campaign 6.0 is a follow-on initiative at AIIA that is currently underway and will continue until 31 October 2026. Its theme is 'Effective Collection, Segregation and Disposal of e-waste', marking a shift from general hygiene to addressing electronic waste management.
Who attended the closing event of the SHS Campaign 2026?
The concluding event on 2 October 2026 was attended by Manjusha Rajagopala, Dean and Director at Delhi University; Rajagopala, Dean Research; Raja Ram Mahto, AMS; and faculty members of AIIA, along with AIIA Director P.K. Prajapati who addressed the gathering.
Why does the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign matter for a health institution like AIIA?
As a public health and Ayurveda institution, AIIA serves a large daily patient footfall, making waste management and hygiene awareness particularly relevant — both for infection control and as a model for community health behaviour. The campaign also aligns with the broader national Swachh Bharat and Viksit Bharat policy frameworks.
