Mission - E - Safai

Mission-E-Safai, the largest youth-led initiative for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan – Clean India Mission was founded by Mr. Himadrish Suwan in 2015 while he was pursuing his undergrad at the University of Delhi inspired by the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi for a Swachh Bharat:  

The initiative associated more than 51 Universities in India and religious places for ensuring to maintain a cleaner and greener India through active cooperation with the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), the Municipal Corporation, and Environment Societies based out various colleges and institutions in India. Under this flagship initiative, students from more than 51 universities held weekly cleanliness drives, felicitation of sanitation workers, and knowledge enhancement workshops in the nearest locality & slum area. 
 
The initiative included cleanliness drives including Swachh Slum,Swachh Dilli, WASH Initiative, Save Fuel, Save Earth, Swachh Campus Drive, Ek Video Swachhta Ki Aur (in collaboration with Nehru Yuva Kendra, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India), International Friendship Promotion and Development Plantation Drive to name a few. The success of the initiative was taught during the preparation for India’s Civil Services Examination and Several Academic Papers. 
 
The campaign drew wide attention from the political and academic circles of India including from the Office of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri. Narendra Modi.
 
After receiving the coveted Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award in 2018 by Union Minister, Hon’ble Shri Narendra Tomar; Mr. Himadrish Suwan was quoted by the Times of India saying: “The idea and the light behind the initiative was none other than the Prime Minister himself because since my childhood I have always heard about personal hygiene but only after 2nd October 2014 I came to know about the concept of Social Hygiene with the launch of the SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAAN programme. Hence, I dedicate this award to none other than the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India who inspires me each and every day”.

Hon’ble Shri. Amit Shah, National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) receiving the first report booklet of the Mission-E-Safai in 2015 from Mr. Himadrish Suwan, Founder, Mission-E-Safai and the then Bachelor’s Student at the University of Delhi at the Headquarters of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Mission-E-Safai, the largest youth-led initiative for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan – Clean India Mission was founded by Mr. Himadrish Suwan in 2015 while he was pursuing his undergrad at the University of Delhi inspired by the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi for a Swachh Bharat.

The initiative associated more than 51 Universities in India and religious places for ensuring to maintain a cleaner and greener India through active cooperation with the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), the Municipal Corporation, and Environment Societies based out various colleges and institutions in India. Under this flagship initiative, students from more than 51 universities held weekly cleanliness drives, felicitation of sanitation workers, and knowledge enhancement workshops in the nearest locality & slum area. 

 
The initiative included cleanliness drives including Swachh Slum,Swachh Dilli, WASH Initiative, Save Fuel, Save Earth, Swachh Campus Drive, Ek Video Swachhta Ki Aur (in collaboration with Nehru Yuva Kendra, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India), International Friendship Promotion and Development Plantation Drive to name a few. The success of the initiative was taught during the preparation for India’s Civil Services Examination and Several Academic Papers. 
 
The campaign drew wide attention from the political and academic circles of India including from the Office of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri. Narendra Modi.
 
After receiving the coveted Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award in 2018 by Union Minister, Hon’ble Shri Narendra Tomar; Mr. Himadrish Suwan was quoted by the Times of India saying: “The idea and the light behind the initiative was none other than the Prime Minister himself because since my childhood I have always heard about personal hygiene but only after 2nd October 2014 I came to know about the concept of Social Hygiene with the launch of the SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAAN programme. Hence, I dedicate this award to none other than the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India who inspires me each and every day”.

Congratulatory Messages on the Efforts of Mission - E - Safai received in the year 2015

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Office of the Hon’ble President of India in 2015: ‘’Hon’ble President wishes the initiative all success’
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Office of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India in 2015: The Prime Minister is happy to learn that students of University of Delhi have planned to launch a movement named "Mission-e-Safai : Clean India, Glow India". The Prime Minister conveys his best wishes to the organizers and participants.’’
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Hon’ble Shri. Jagat Prakash Nadda, Union Minister in 2015: ‘’I am pleased to know that the students of Delhi University have come together to achieve the vision of Swachh Bharat by coming up with the initiative titled "Mission-E-Safai". I take this opportunity to commend the activities being carried out by Delhi University students in engaging the change agents i.e. the country's youth, in social transformation, community development and leadership. am hopeful that this mission will provide a platform to the energetic and promising youth across various schools, colleges and civil societies to come together and contribute towards the realizing the Swachh Bharat vision of the Hon'ble Prime Minister. I congratulate all the participants of Mission-E-Safai and extend my best wishes for its success.’
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Hon’ble Smt Najma Heptulla, Union Minister: ‘’I am happy to know that the Mission-E-Safai has recently started India's First and Largest Student Initiative for Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, an Initiative by the Students of University of Delhi to unite the entire 757 Universities of India with the help of the Association of Indian Universities (AlU) and the Confederation of Indian Universities (CIU).’’
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Hon’ble Smt Sushma Swaraj, Union Minister in 2015: ‘’I am happy to know that Delhi University students have organised Mission-E-Safai, a movement for Swatch Bharat Abhiyaan. Mission-E-Safai is admirable movement.’’
Prof. Talat Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia University
Prof. Talat Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia University in 2015: ‘’I am pleased to note the contribution or Mr. Himadrish Suwan towards the people's movement Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan. I have come to know that he has taken an initiative to unite all the Indian students, and also made a team consisting of leading publie figures, political leaders and journalists to go ahead with this mission - Clean India, Glow India. I am sure his Mission will be a great success in its aims and objectives towards the nation on the national cause - Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan.’’
Lieutenant General Zameer Uddin Shah
Lieutenant General Zameer Uddin Shah, PVSM, SM, VSM, the Vice-Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in 2015: ‘’Cleanliness is next to Godliness". Here's wishing you success in your ‘’Mission-E-Safai".
Hon’ble Shri. Manohar Lal, Chief Minister of Haryana State
Hon’ble Shri. Manohar Lal, Chief Minister of Haryana State in 2015: ‘’I am happy to know that Shri Himadrish Suwan, a student of University of Delhi, along with other students, has initiated the "Mission-E-Safai" as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. We must discharge this duty with diligence, dedication and a sense of national responsibility. I wish this movement all success.’’
Hon’ble Shri Nitin Gadkari,
Hon’ble Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister in 2015: ‘’I am happy to know that Delhi University students have organised Mission-E-Safai, a movement for Swatch Bharat Abhiyaan. Mission-E-Safai is admirable movement that seeks to channelize the motivation amongst students & Youth of this country and realize the dream of Swacchh Bharat.’’
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Hon’ble Governor of Goa State, Mrs. Mridula Sinha in 2015: ‘’I am happy to know that Shri Himadrish Suwan, a student of University of Delhi, along with other students, has initiated the "Mission-E-Safai" as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.As a nominee of the Hon'ble Prime Minister. Shri Narendra Modi Ji, I have, during the last 10 months, taken several initiatives to create greater awareness among the people, particularly the children, and to undertake various cleanliness activities in various parts of the country. Cleanliness is a matter of culture. While freedom is our right, cleanliness is our duty. We must discharge this duty with diligence, dedication and a sense of national responsibility. I wish this movement all success.’’
Hon’ble Smt. Anandiben Patel
Hon’ble Smt. Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat State in 2015: ‘’It is heartening to know that MISSION-E-Safai original initiative by our Hon'ble PM Shreee Narendra Modiji to call to convert the need for cleanliness and sanitation into a social revolution. Your mission to unite all universities of India with the help of Association of Indian Universities (AI) and Confederation of Indian Universities (CIU) is a welcome step. The mission shall surely be the first and largest student initiative for Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan. A common vision to achieve the goal of Clean India at University level in next five years so that the 150 birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi can be celebrated as an accomplishment of this duty, is a noble thought. I wish all the best for the mission and appreciate the initiation for the social cause. With best compliments.’’
Hon’ble Mrs. Meenakshi Lekhi
Hon’ble Mrs. Meenakshi Lekhi, Member of Parliament (New Delhi) in 2015: ‘’I am glad to know that Mr. Himadrish Suwan, a bright student of the University of Delhi is working towards Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. It is gratifying to note that the ‘’Mission-E-Safai’’ is complementing and supplementing the "Swachchh Bharat Abhivan" for ensuring a cleaner as well as glowing India.’’
Prof. Dinesh Singh, Vice Chancellor, University of Delhi
Prof. Dinesh Singh, Vice Chancellor, University of Delhi in 2015: ‘’An extraordinary initiative by our bright student, we fully support it.’’

The Swachhagrahis (Unsung Heroes) Honoured and Felicitated for the First Time by Mission-E-Safai

Mission-E-Safai hosted the National Summit on Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission) on 25th October 2017 at the Multipurpose Hall, India International Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.

“Swachhagrahi Samaan Samaroh” was a unique effort to recognize and honour the noble unsung individuals – who have made on-ground commendable efforts in Swachhta. During the “Samaan Samaroh” — 50 unsung heroes from all the four Municipal Corporation of Delhi who were engaged in on-ground sanitation / manual scavenging service were accorded due respect as a unique gesture.

The national convention was organized to provide a platform for the exchange of best practices in the implementation of effective and efficient solutions to challenges – such as manual scavenging, waste management, and green energy conservation.

The summit was inaugurated by Hon’ble Union Minister, Government of India Shri Jual Oram as well as Hon’ble Member of the Indian Parliament Mrs. Meenakshi Lekhi, former Governor of Chattisgarh Dr. Shekhar Dutt, IAS, Padma Vibhusan Dr. Sonal Mansingh, Padma Bhushan Dr.Bindeshwar Pathak, Mayor, EDMC Smt. Neema Bhagat, Leader of House, SDMC Smt. Shikha Rai, Leader of House NDMC Shri Jayant Dabs, Member of the New Delhi Municipal Council Shri Abdul Rashid Ansari, Chief Imam of India Dr. Imaam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, Shri Himadrish Suwan, Founder, Mission-E-Safai and Chairperson of the Confederation of Young Leaders & diplomats from several friendly nations.

A follow-up convention was organized in 2018 and 2019 with a larger impact and similar objective. However, owing to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, Mission-E-Safai, couldn’t organize the convention in 2020 and 2021.

Initiative in Progress on Ground (Ek Kadam Swachhta Ki Aur)

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