Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde participated in the 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign in Mumbai. The nationwide Cleanliness campaign, named 'One Date, One Hour, One Time for Cleanliness' was launched ahead of the 154th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

Guardian Minister Deepak Kesarkar, cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar, actors Padmini Kolhapure, Juhi Chawla, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Subodh Bhave, Consul of Israel in Mumbai Kobbi Shoshani, NCC cadets, Municipal officials and volunteers took part in the campaign

People from all walks of life, from politicians to students, participated in an hour-long "shramdaan" on Sunday, responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for a nationwide cleanliness drive

According to the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry, more than 9.20 lakh sites across the country have been adopted for the mega drive

In a recent episode of "Mann Ki Baat", Modi appealed for "one hour of shramdaan for swachhata" on October 1 by all citizens and said it would be a "Swachhanjali" to Mahatma Gandhi on the eve of his birth anniversary