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NDMC Hosts Cultural Event in Honour of Safaikarmis as part of Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign.

New Delhi, September 28, In order to recognize the essential role of Safaikarmis play in maintaining a clean and healthy city, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) in collaboration with National School of Drama organised a special cultural event dedicated to the Safaikarmis (Sanitation workers) at Navyug School, Sarojini Nagar, New Delhi today.

The event, titled “For Safaikarmis, By Safaikarmis,” featured various performances and artistic displays by the safaikarmis themselves, showcased their hidden talents to their family members, who were the honored guests at the event.

In addition to the performances by Safaikarmis, School students from Navyug School and Atal Adarsh Vidhyalaya also participated, demonstrated their extracurricular talents and commitment to the cause of cleanliness. Adding to the cultural vibrancy, representatives from the prestigious National School of Drama (NSD) presented special performances, further elevating the event’s appeal.

This cultural celebration was held under the Swachhata Hi Sewa 2024 campaign, which runs from 17th September to 2nd October every year. The campaign, part of the broader Swachh Bharat Mission, is designed to mobilize citizen participation and raise awareness of cleanliness.
NDMC emphasized on the importance of recognizing the contributions of the Safaikarmis, due to sanitation workers are the backbone of city’s cleanliness efforts. This event is a small way of showing appreciation for their hard work and dedication.

This initiative aligns with the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2024 campaign, under the theme “Swabhav Swachhata – Sanskaar Swachhata” (Personal Cleanliness – Cultural Cleanliness), promoting citizen participation and collective responsibility in sanitation efforts across the city.

The focus of SHS 2024 is to not only celebrate the achievements of sanitation workers but also to encourage continued efforts towards making India garbage-free. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the launch of the Swachh Bharat Mission, added significance to the occasion.

On the occasion, NDMC-MOH, Dr. Deepak Mittal, CMO, Dr. Shakuntala Srivastava, Dr Ankita Rai, Dr. Vijay Patel along with sanitation inspectors, safaikarmis, teachers, students, parents and senior officials and heads of other Departments of NDMC were present.

 

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