KATHMANDU, May 11: In a nationwide push to improve hygiene, workplace conditions, and public service delivery, the government is launching a week-long “Cleanliness Week 2026” campaign from today (Monday).
The campaign, which will run until May 15, has been announced through a special directive issued by the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. All government bodies—from federal ministries to local governments—have been instructed to actively participate in the initiative.
The campaign will officially begin at Bir Hospital at 8:30 AM on Monday in the presence of Health and Population Minister Nisha Mehta.
According to the government’s “Cleanliness Week Operation Guideline 2026", the initiative aims to enforce sanitation standards in public offices in a cost-effective yet impactful manner.
Cleanliness campaign in government offices from Monday
The government introduced the campaign amid growing concerns that poor sanitation and weak waste management practices in public offices have been affecting service delivery, workplace safety, and the experience of service seekers.
“Effective sanitation management is essential to ensure a clean and safe working environment in government offices,” the guideline states.
Under the campaign, government offices will be required to maintain clear and organized information boards, citizen charters, and signboards. Damaged walls and structures are to be repaired and repainted, while entrances and service areas must be kept clean and visually organized.
The guideline also directs offices to maintain odor-free toilets with regular water supply. Soap has been made mandatory at handwashing stations, and offices must keep daily sanitation records. Toilets are expected to be women-friendly, equipped with sanitary disposal facilities, and made disability-friendly wherever possible.
Similarly, offices must install at least two separate dustbins to segregate biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste. Proper disposal of unused materials has also been made mandatory, while open burning of waste has been strictly prohibited.
Authorities have further instructed offices to maintain cleanliness within a 100-meter radius of office premises, including drains and sewage systems. Parking areas are to be managed properly, and unmanaged wires and posters are to be removed.
To improve the public’s experience while accessing government services, offices have also been directed to establish help desks and ensure a respectful and well-managed environment for service seekers. The government has additionally emphasized the effective operation of office information systems.
Sustainability and monitoring
To ensure the campaign’s long-term impact, every office will be required to designate a sanitation focal person. Weekly cleaning schedules and monthly self-evaluation mechanisms have also been made mandatory.
The responsibility for implementation and monitoring has been assigned to the heads of respective offices, who must maintain regular records of sanitation-related activities.
The campaign will be implemented across federal, provincial, and local government offices, as well as public educational institutions throughout the country.
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