Ministry of Law and Justice press release · 14 April 2026 · pibtracker filter

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal Champions Cleanliness and Green Initiatives under Swachhta Pakhwada

PRID2251965 MinistryMinistry of Law and Justice Released14 April 2026 Reading8 min

Posted On: 14 APR 2026 8:35PM by PIB Delhi Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice, on 14.04.2026 led a plantation drive and Shramdaan at Windsor Place Roundabout NDMC Park Janpath, New Delhi, as part of the ongoing Swachhta Pakhwada. Underscoring the government's commitment to environmental sustainability and cleanliness, the Minister planted a sapling under the ongoing Swachhta Pakhwada and encouraged all to contribute wholeheartedly in planation of trees. He was joined by Dr. Rajiv Mani, Law Secretary and officers and staff of the Department of Legal Affairs fostering a spirit of collective responsibility towards nature. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Meghwal emphasised the teachings, vision, and inspiration of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar whose vital efforts were instrumental in adding the ideals of "Equality, Liberty, and Fraternity" to the Preamble, drawing directly from India's culture and tradition. He also invoked the teachings of Sant Kabir to highlight the profound importance of planting trees. After participating in the plantation, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal engaged in Shramdaan within the premises, setting an example of Swabhav Swachhata – Sanskar Swachhata . The event, which is part of the broader Swachh Bharat Mission, aims to reduce environmental degradation and increase green cover. The Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice actively participated in these national campaigns, ensuring a clean and hygienic working environment while promoting ecological balance. The Minister also praised the officers and staff for their enthusiastic participation in the Shramdaan and emphasized the need to adopt eco-friendly practices in daily life also. Law Secretary speaking on the occasion said that clean and hygienic working environment increases our efficiency and creates a positive environment for everyone. He appealed that we should keep our workplaces clean, organized, and pleasant and earnestly work to achieve the goals of Viksit Bharat. *** Samrat/PN (Release ID: 2251965) Visitor Counter : 408 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी Ministry of Law and Justice Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal Champions Cleanliness and Green Initiatives under Swachhta Pakhwada Posted On: 14 APR 2026 8:35PM by PIB Delhi Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice, on 14.04.2026 led a plantation drive and Shramdaan at Windsor Place Roundabout NDMC Park Janpath, New Delhi, as part of the ongoing Swachhta Pakhwada. Underscoring the government's commitment to environmental sustainability and cleanliness, the Minister planted a sapling under the ongoing Swachhta Pakhwada and encouraged all to contribute wholeheartedly in planation of trees. He was joined by Dr. Rajiv Mani, Law Secretary and officers and staff of the Department of Legal Affairs fostering a spirit of collective responsibility towards nature. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Meghwal emphasised the teachings, vision, and inspiration of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar whose vital efforts were instrumental in adding the ideals of "Equality, Liberty, and Fraternity" to the Preamble, drawing directly from India's culture and tradition. He also invoked the teachings of Sant Kabir to highlight the profound importance of planting trees. After participating in the plantation, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal engaged in Shramdaan within the premises, setting an example of Swabhav Swachhata – Sanskar Swachhata . The event, which is part of the broader Swachh Bharat Mission, aims to reduce environmental degradation and increase green cover. The Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice actively participated in these national campaigns, ensuring a clean and hygienic working environment while promoting ecological balance. The Minister also praised the officers and staff for their enthusiastic participation in the Shramdaan and emphasized the need to adopt eco-friendly practices in daily life also. Law Secretary speaking on the occasion said that clean and hygienic working environment increases our efficiency and creates a positive environment for everyone. He appealed that we should keep our workplaces clean, organized, and pleasant and earnestly work to achieve the goals of Viksit Bharat. *** Samrat/PN (Release ID: 2251965) Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice, on 14.04.2026 led a plantation drive and Shramdaan at  Windsor Place Roundabout NDMC Park Janpath, New Delhi, as part of the ongoing Swachhta Pakhwada. Underscoring the government's commitment to environmental sustainability and cleanliness, the Minister planted a sapling under the ongoing Swachhta Pakhwada and encouraged all to contribute wholeheartedly in planation of trees.  He was joined by Dr. Rajiv Mani, Law Secretary and officers and staff of the Department of Legal Affairs fostering a spirit of collective responsibility towards nature. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Meghwal emphasised the teachings, vision, and inspiration of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar whose vital efforts were instrumental in adding the ideals of "Equality, Liberty, and Fraternity" to the Preamble, drawing directly from India's culture and tradition. He also invoked the teachings of Sant Kabir to highlight the profound importance of planting trees. After participating in the plantation, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal engaged in Shramdaan within the premises, setting an example of Swabhav Swachhata – Sanskar Swachhata. The event, which is part of the broader Swachh Bharat Mission, aims to reduce environmental degradation and increase green cover. The Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice actively participated in these national campaigns, ensuring a clean and hygienic working environment while promoting ecological balance. The Minister also praised the officers and staff for their enthusiastic participation in the Shramdaan and emphasized the need to adopt eco-friendly practices in daily life also. Law Secretary speaking on the occasion said that clean and hygienic working environment increases our efficiency and creates a positive environment for everyone.  He appealed that we should keep our workplaces clean, organized, and pleasant and earnestly work to achieve the goals of Viksit Bharat. <img src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/image001QKM1.jpg" style="height:363px; width:562px" /> <img src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/image002SO9K.jpg" style="height:327px; width:491px" /> <img src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/image003CI0M.jpg" style="height:371px; width:556px" /> <img src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/image004CJU8.jpg" style="height:350px; width:525px" />  <img src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/image005VMDJ.jpg" style="height:357px; width:535px" /> <img src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/image006KN71.jpg" style="height:368px; 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