Ministry of Ayush to organize more than 358 events for the “Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath” event

New Delhi 29/09/2023

Ministry of Ayush is all geared up to make “Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta Ek Saath” event under Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign to be held on 1^st October 2023 a huge success. Ministry of Ayush has firmed up more than 358 events to be observed across India as part of this campaign. Along with special one hour cleanliness drive, the ministry also plans to raise awareness about mental health, wellness and importance of sanitation in overall health and well-being. More than 8000 functional Ayush Health and Wellness Centers will be engaged to propagate this message.  Ministry of Ayush’s research councils, more than 100 national institutes, subordinate organizations along with National Commission of Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) through their network of more than 750 colleges will also participate in this campaign.The Ministry has also requested various states/UTs to observe the shramdaan activity at all Ayush Health and Wellness Centers operational through National Ayush Mission (NAM).Ministry has appointed a nodal officer of Joint secretary level to oversee the preparation of the entire campaign and activities to be held on 1^st October 2023 across India. The theme for SHS 2023 is “Garbage Free India”. Ministry of Ayush is actively perusing special campaign for disposal of pending matters (SCDPM) 3.0 and Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign from 15th Sept to 2nd Oct ’23. Apart from planning of this event, Ministry of Ayush is actively participating in Ayushman Bhav Campaign by organizing weekly Ayush Health Mela’s across India through its Ayush Health and Wellness Centers under National Ayush Mission. This campaign is ongoing in all around 8000 functional Ayush Health and Wellness Centers.