India, Sept. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Power, Shri Manohar Lal, today chaired a high-level meeting with State Urban Development Ministers, Principal Secretaries, Urban Development and State Mission Directors to review the preparedness of States and Union Territories for Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026.

The meeting reviewed preparations for the nationwide campaign, which will be observed from 17th September to 17th October 2026. This year's theme, 'Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat', underlines the role of collective participation and shared responsibility in advancing the vision of a Swachh and Viksit Bharat.

The key focus areas of SHS 2026 include...