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Dated Khawzawl, September 17, 2026: A launching program for the ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’ campaign—a cleanliness drive for the community—was held today at the DC Conference Hall, in the presence of Khawzawl Deputy Commissioner Pu K. Vanlalthiana. The function was chaired by District Urban Development Officer Pu Chandrakant Bagoria.

Speaking at the event, Khawzawl DC Pu K. Vanlalthiana stated that cleanliness must become a way of life. He emphasized that merely keeping surroundings clean is no longer enough; managing waste safely and systematically has become essential. He invited students to help educate others about the requirement under the Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 to segregate waste into four categories. Expressing happiness that there are no unsightly garbage accumulation spots in Khawzawl District, he thanked local community organizations for their ongoing cleanliness initiatives. He noted that waste will be segregated into four categories across ten Village Councils in Khawzawl town and collected directly from doorsteps. He urged attendees to give their best so the district can lead in cleanliness before officially declaring the campaign open.

DUDO Pu Chandrakant Bagoria explained the campaign’s objectives, commending local organizations and students in Mizoram for their commendable voluntary community cleanup efforts. He stressed that community cleanliness is not solely the government's responsibility, but every individual's duty. He added that the construction of the Khawzawl Solid Waste Management Centre is near completion to enable better waste processing.

Er. Liantluanga Chohte, Sr. Executive Engineer, PHED, Khawzawl WATSAN Division, mentioned that PHED oversees sanitation in rural areas. He outlined the activities planned across various villages in Khawzawl District during this campaign, noting that awareness sessions on four-way waste segregation have been conducted in various schools and will continue door-to-door.

Another speaker, Khawzawl Addl. Deputy Commissioner Pu K. Zorammuana, highlighted that Mizoram is among the cleanest states in India. He urged participants to maintain this reputation and consistently practice systematic waste disposal like developed nations.

The Swachhta Hi Seva campaign will run from September 17 to October 2, 2026. During today's event, attendees collectively took the ‘Swachhta Pledge’ to maintain community cleanliness. Representatives from Sub-Htqrs YMA, MUP, MHIP, along with numerous students and teachers from Govt. Khawzawl High School and Higher Secondary School, attended the event.