REPORT ON CLEANLINESS CAMPAIGN “Swachhta Hi Seva-Cleanliness is Service” In order to continue the activities of SwachhtaPakwada the Central Government had initiated ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’ Campaign to be undertaken from 15 th Sept., 2017- 2 nd Oct. 2017 across the country. Different activities were drawn that may be undertaken during this campaign. Officers under the Ministry were assigned to visit respective States/UTs so as to oversee implementation of activities under ‘Swachhta Hi Sewa’ Campaign all over the country. As per the Ministry Office Order (vide letter F.No.8-67/2016-EE(Vol.1) Dated 25 th Sept., 2017) ShriTashiWangdi, Director, MoEF&CC had been assigned to visit Mizoram and coordinate with concerned departments for implementation of ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’ Campaign. In accordance with the Ministry’s order, on 2 nd Oct., 2017 cleanliness campaign with the theme “Swachhta Hi Seva-Cleanliness is Service” was jointly organized at Aizawl Zoological Park, Sakawrtuichhun by Mizoram Pollution Control Board and Eco-Clubs Mizoram and ENVIS Centre Mizoram with Department of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Govt. of Mizoram as the main sponsor. A small function was organized before carrying out cleanliness drive within the park with ShriLiandawla, IFS, Addl. PCCF, Department of Environment, Forests& Climate Change, Govt. of Mizoram as the chairman and ShriTashiWangdi, Director, Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Govt. of India as the Chief Guest. The programme commenced with an opening remarks from the chairman. He highlighted the history of SwachhBaharatAbhiyan, its aims and objectives. He stated that Indians are not concerned about cleanliness of our surrounding but focused only on cleanliness of one’s own home. “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan” was launched by Prime Minster NarendraModi on 2 nd October, 2014 with an aim to make India clean. This campaign is not only the duty of the Government but it is the duty of every citizen to keep the nation clean,” he said. The Chief Guest delivered a speech thanking the efforts taken in organising such a cleanliness campaign. He stated that North East especially Mizoram is a biodiversity hotspot zone and is blessed with many good things from nature. “Aizawl city, though a small area is inhabited by large number of population that generates much wastes per day. But fortunately around 39% of solid wastes generated are degradable that can put into use. The current waste