The Centre has asked all departments under it to undertake cleanliness drive on their premises, according to an official communique. All Central Government employees have been asked to contribute six hours of 'shramdaan' (labour) during the ongoing fortnight-long cleanliness drive.
"Shramdaan activities may include cleaning of office complexes, residential colonies and public places including cleaning of drains, public toilets, waste collection drives, and awareness campaigns," the Ministry of Personnel said in the directive issued to secretaries of all central government departments. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Swachhta hi Seva' movement on September 15. It will continue till October 2.
