Current Affairs - Miscellaneous - Discussion

Ministry of Railways was named the best department for its contribution to "Swachchta Pakhwada" under the "Swachchta Hi Seva" category of awards. This was declared in an inter-ministry initiative organised by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation to encourage cleanliness in government offices and health facilities. The award was presented to the Railway Ministry on the 4th anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission (October 2). 'Swachchta Hi Seva' campaign was launched in 2017 to promote the public to involve in building toilets and cleaning public places.