Ministry of Ayush to actively participate in “Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta Ek Saath” as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign on 1st October 2023.
Ministry of Ayush has firmed up more than 220 events to be observed through its National Institutes, Research Councils and subordinate organizations for the “Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath” activity. National Commission of Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) through their network of more than 750 colleges will also participate in this campaign.
Ministry has also requested various states/UTs to observe the shramdaan activity at all Ayush Health and Wellness Centers operational through National Ayush Mission (NAM). On the other hand, more than 100 Institutions/Organisations under Ministry of Ayush across India will also participate in this initiative.
The Ministry has taken this endeavor very seriously and Secretary, Ministry of Ayush Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, reviewed the progress made so far in a meeting held at Ayush Bhawan on 25th September 2023. In his address to officials and heads of institutions he said, “Genuine ground activities based campaign in a participatory mode should be ensured.”
Ministry has appointed a nodal officer of Joint secretary level to oversee the preparation of the entire campaign and activities to be held on 1st October 2023 across India.
The theme for SHS 2023 is “Garbage Free India”. Ministry of Ayush is actively perusing special campaign for disposal of pending matters (SCDPM) 3.0 and Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign from 15th Sept to 2nd Oct ’23.
