SHOPIAN, September 18, 2025 – In a spirited kickoff to the nationwide Sewa Parv 2025 campaign, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta, administered the Swatchta & Seva Pledge during the inaugural function at Mini Secretariat Shopian today. The event, marking the beginning of a fortnight-long initiative from September 17 to October 2, underscored the vital role of collective responsibility in fostering a cleaner, healthier environment and promoting selfless service.The pledge-taking ceremony, attended by district officers, Block Development Officers (BDOs), civil society members, and enthusiastic local volunteers, highlighted the theme “Swachhata Hi Seva” – Cleanliness is Service. DC Gupta, while leading the participants in reciting the pledge, emphasized the importance of individual accountability in environmental conservation. “Taking responsibility for keeping our environment clean is not just a duty but a commitment to our future generations,” he stated, urging everyone to integrate sustainable practices into daily life. His words resonated strongly, aligning with the broader objectives of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and the Sewa Parv ethos of volunteerism and community engagement.Sewa Parv 2025, a flagship program under the Government of India’s good governance agenda, aims to enhance public service delivery through citizen-centric activities. In Shopian, the district administration has lined up a series of multifaceted events to amplify its impact. Key highlights include:
- Swachhata Drives and Sanitation Initiatives: Intensive cleanliness campaigns across urban and rural areas to eliminate waste and promote hygiene awareness.
- Health and Wellness Camps: Ayush-based preventive healthcare sessions, blood pressure and diabetes screenings, eye check-ups, dental camps, and blood donation drives, with special focus on maternal, child, and elderly health counseling.
- Educational Outreach: Awareness programs on drug de-addiction, career guidance, and skill development to empower youth.
- Environmental Protection Efforts: Tree plantation drives and eco-conservation activities to combat climate change and preserve local biodiversity.
- Government Scheme Enrollment: On-ground registration camps for agriculture, self-employment, National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), and social security schemes to ensure inclusive welfare.
These activities, coordinated across departments like health, education, sanitation, and environment, are designed to foster transparency, accountability, and accessibility in public services. Preparatory meetings chaired by DC Gupta earlier this week ensured seamless execution, with inter-departmental collaboration and community involvement at the forefront.The inaugural event at Mini Secretariat Shopian not only set a proactive tone for the district’s Sewa Parv celebrations but also inspired participants to embody the spirit of “Seva” – selfless service – in their communities. As Shopian joins districts across Jammu & Kashmir in this nationwide movement, the focus remains on transforming pledges into tangible actions for a Swachh Bharat.
