Nepal Launches Nationwide “Cleanliness Week 2083” to Improve Public Service Delivery

The Government of Nepal has launched a nationwide “Cleanliness Week 2083” campaign aimed at promoting cleaner, more organized and environmentally friendly public institutions across the country to improve service delivery.

The campaign was officially inaugurated today at Bir Hospital in Kathmandu in the presence of Health and Population Minister Nisha Meheta.

The initiative will continue until 15 May and will be implemented across federal, provincial and local government offices, as well as public educational institutions.

The government has stated that the campaign has been launched in response to long-standing concerns over poor sanitation, unmanaged waste and lack of basic facilities in public offices, which have affected both service delivery and public health.

Under the directive, government institutions have been instructed to ensure clean and organized service areas, proper information desks, updated citizen charters and improved infrastructure management.

Public offices are also required to enhance sanitation facilities, including women-friendly toilets, sanitary waste disposal systems and disability-friendly access where possible.

Each office must also maintain at least two dustbins for proper segregation of biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste, along with improved waste management practices.

To ensure continuity beyond the campaign period, every institution will appoint a dedicated cleanliness focal person responsible for monitoring and implementation.

Speaking at the launch, Minister Meheta said the government aims to create public offices where citizens feel respected and can access services more efficiently and conveniently.

Officials say the initiative is intended not only as a short-term cleanliness drive but also as a long-term effort to improve public health standards, accountability and the overall experience of citizens visiting government offices.