On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, a concluding ceremony for the 'Swachhta Hi Seva' (SHS) 2026 campaign was held in Mogalpura Panchayat, under Bakhtiyarpur block. This campaign ran from September 17 to October 2 across all 16 Gram Panchayats in the block. A special Gram Sabha was organized on this day, commencing with tributes to Mahatma Gandhi.

The primary objectives of the program were to raise public awareness about sanitation, administer the cleanliness pledge, and undertake tree plantation under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' (One Tree in Mother's Name) initiative. The Gram Sabha conducted a detailed review of the activities carried out during the SHS 2026 campaign. Discussions also focused on the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules 2026 and the crucial role of local bodies in implementing them.

During the event, several individuals were honored for their outstanding contributions to the sanitation drive. These included Vinay Bhushan Kumar, Mukhiya of Mogalpura Panchayat; Mohammad Mustafa, Sarpanch; journalist Balmeeki Prasad Singh; Vikas Mitra Leela Devi; JEEViKA's VRP/CNRP members; 8 supervisors; and 26 other personnel. They were presented with certificates of appreciation. Panchayat Secretary Abhinav Kumar and social worker Shailendra Kumar, among other dignitaries, attended the program. The event was anchored by Block Coordinator Sanjay Kumar.