Science Ministries prepare for 'Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar' campaign from 10 to 19 September 2026
Union Minister Jitendra Singh reviewed preparations on 12 July 2026 for the nationwide 'Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar' coastal cleanliness campaign, to be held along India's coastline from 10 to 19 September 2026.
Summary
Union Minister Jitendra Singh chaired a high-level meeting of the Science Ministries at the CSIR-Science Centre, New Delhi, on 12 July 2026 and reviewed preparations for the nationwide 'Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar' coastal cleanliness campaign. The campaign will be held along India's coastline from 10 to 19 September 2026 and seeks to combine environmental conservation with public participation. Principal Scientific Adviser Ajay Kumar Sood and the Secretaries of DST and DBT attended the meeting.
Key facts
- Campaign
- Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar (coastal cleanliness)
- Dates
- 10â19 September 2026
- Review
- 12 July 2026, CSIR-Science Centre, New Delhi, chaired by Jitendra Singh
Practice MCQs 1 questions
During which period will the nationwide 'Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar' coastal cleanliness campaign be held in 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: D â 10â19 September 2026
The campaign is scheduled along India's coastline from 10 to 19 September 2026.