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Ministry of Steel and PSUs observe Swachhata Pakhwada from 16 to 31 March 2026
The Ministry of Steel and its PSUs observed Swachhata Pakhwada from 16–31 March 2026 under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen).
Key highlights
Direct fact
From 16 to 31 March 2026, the Ministry of Steel and its PSUs observed Swachhata Pakhwada across India under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen).
Key specifics
- The fortnight ran from 16 to 31 March 2026.
- It followed the Swachhata Pakhwada Calendar 2026 issued by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation.
- Participating PSUs included SAIL, NMDC, RINL, KIOCL and MOIL.
- Steel Safety Day was observed on 28 March 2026.
- Swachhata Pakhwada was launched in April 2016 under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen).
Exam lens
Question type: scheme and ministry current affairs; 16–31 March 2026, Swachhata Pakhwada Calendar 2026, SAIL-NMDC-RINL, and 28 March Steel Safety Day are the key facts.