In this article we providing information regarding latest CBSE Circular: Observance of Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026.
CBSE Circular: Observance of Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026
CBSE Circular: Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026 – Schools to Promote Cleanliness and Waste Management
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a circular regarding the observance of Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026 in CBSE-affiliated schools. The campaign focuses on cleanliness, proper waste management, student participation and creating awareness about a clean and sustainable India. CBSE’s 2026 circulars are published through its official Academic Unit.
Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 – Key Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Campaign | Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026 |
| Campaign Period | 17 September to 2 October 2026 |
| Theme | “Swachhata Mein Sahbhag; Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat” |
| Main Focus | Cleanliness, waste management and public participation |
| Important Day | 2 October – Swachh Bharat Diwas |
| Target Group | Schools, students, teachers and community |
The national SHS 2026 campaign is being conducted from 17 September to 2 October 2026, with emphasis on student and youth participation and awareness about the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026.
What Schools Can Do
Schools can encourage students to participate in activities such as:
- Cleanliness drives in and around the school campus
- Awareness activities on proper waste disposal
- 4-bin waste segregation awareness
- Poster-making, slogan-writing and awareness campaigns
- Activities related to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
- Waste-to-art and waste-to-wealth activities
- Awareness programmes on plastic waste
- Clean and green campus activities
- Student-led cleanliness campaigns
- Community participation and awareness programmes
The official Eco Clubs platform also provides learning material and activities for Swachhata Hi Seva 2026, including 4-bin segregation, student dos and don’ts, waste-to-art and green-school activities.
Special Focus on Waste Management
One of the important objectives of SHS 2026 is to make students aware of scientific waste management. Schools can explain how different types of waste should be separated at source and why responsible waste disposal is important.
Students can also be encouraged to adopt simple habits such as:
Use less → Reuse → Recycle → Keep surroundings clean
Role of Teachers and Schools
Teachers can involve students through classroom discussions, cleanliness activities, quizzes, posters and practical demonstrations. Schools can also use their Eco Clubs to organise SHS-related activities.
The objective is not limited to cleaning the school for one day. The campaign aims to develop regular cleanliness habits and responsible waste-management practices among students.
Campaign Ends on 2 October 2026
The SHS campaign will conclude on 2 October 2026, observed as Swachh Bharat Diwas. The campaign therefore provides schools an opportunity to connect cleanliness activities with students’ everyday behaviour and community participation.
Key Message for Students
“Cleanliness is not only a campaign; it is a daily responsibility.”
Students should understand that keeping classrooms, school campuses, public places and neighbourhoods clean is everyone’s responsibility.
🔗 Official CBSE Circular
CBSE Circular No. 63/2026 – Observance of Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026
Download the Official CBSE Circular PDF
For reference, CBSE maintains its official list of 2026 academic circulars on its Academic Unit website.
Conclusion:
Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 provides schools with an opportunity to involve students in cleanliness, waste segregation, environmental awareness and community participation. Active student participation can help turn cleanliness into a regular habit rather than a one-day activity.
