Swachhata Pakhwada–Swachhata Hi Seva witnessed massive participation from people across the nation. Citizens came together to clean their neighborhoods, public places, bus stops, metro stations, railway tracks, hills, beaches and tourist destinations, and garbage dumps.

Navi Mumbai saw mass participation from SafaiMitras, citizens, youngsters, school students, ULB and corporation officials, celebrities, men and women alike. The city presented a beautiful amalgamation of innovative Swachhata activities, symbolizing inclusive sanitation. Navi Mumbai witnessed massive citizen participation and mobilization through various initiatives and campaigns. But what stood out for the city was the participation of people from the transgender community.

Read in Hindi: नवी मुंबई के परलैंगिकों की अनूठी स्वच्छता पहल

The community took the onus for Swachhata and took it upon themselves as responsible citizens to spread awareness about the entire Swachhata Hi Seva campaign in particular about the objective of the Swachh Bharat Mission and the need for proper sanitation in general.

Over 250 transgenders in the city conducted a mass cleanliness drive at the mini seashore of Vashi Ward. “Safai Do Mat - Safai Karo” was the message that was conveyed by Navi Mumbai's transgenders for the Swachhata Hi Seva fortnight at traffic signals in the city. The campaign name highlighted the need to not complain but to act for Swachhata to make the city garbage-free. Dressed in sarees, sporting white caps, and surrounded by key Swachhata components like twin bins, campaign standees, and placards, they quickly garnered the attention of the motorists passing by. Their unique initiative of promoting waste segregation was also well appreciated by the passers-by.

Through this innovative campaign, the transgenders focused on inclusive sanitation and became drivers of change. They have set an example for everyone to be motivated to contribute even the smallest bit to make India garbage-free because every effort counts.