ICAR Takes up Swachhata activites under Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign

Current Context: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) observed Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign 2025 from 21–23 September 2025 across its institutes and Krishi Vigyan Kendras.

• On 21 Sept, ICAR organised Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivirs for the welfare of sanitation workers.
• On 22 Sept, staff, students, and communities formed a Human Chain to spread awareness on Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (3Rs).
• On 23 Sept, a Clean Green Utsav was held, promoting eco‑friendly, zero‑waste celebrations and cleanliness drives.
• The campaign was themed “Swachhotsav”, aligning with the national Swachh Bharat Mission.
• Activities reached farmers, students, and local communities nationwide, reinforcing ICAR’s role in cleanliness, health, and sustainability.

Question:

Q.1 What was the theme of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign 2025?
a) Swachhata for Farmers
b) Green Bharat, Clean Bharat
c) Swachhotsav
d) Clean India – Healthy India

Answer: c) The campaign was themed “Swachhotsav”, which aligned with the objectives of the national Swachh Bharat Mission.