The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting organised a free health check-up camp at the National Media Centre in New Delhi on 22 September 2026. The camp served staff and sanitation workers of the Press Information Bureau under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026, a national cleanliness campaign. Medical teams from Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital provided the health assessments and advice.
What was offered
The health camp focused on preventive healthcare for all Press Information Bureau personnel, with particular emphasis on the welfare of Safai Mitras, the sanitation and housekeeping staff. Participants received health check-ups and medical consultation from trained doctors. This activity was part of the SafaiMitra Suraksha Evam Samman Shivirs component of Swachhata Hi Seva 2026, which specifically aims to support the health and dignity of sanitation workers through preventive medical check-ups and related welfare measures.
Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 is being run jointly by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The broader campaign seeks to strengthen public participation in cleanliness efforts and promote the vision of a Swachh Bharat across the country.
What this means for you
If you work in government offices, this shows a growing focus on making health services available to all staff, especially those in support roles like housekeeping and sanitation. The camp model of providing free check-ups demonstrates an effort to encourage preventive care rather than waiting for serious illness. For sanitation workers specifically, these camps recognise their essential contribution to workplace hygiene and attempt to improve their own health and well-being.