NEW DELHI — Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal led a ceremonial tree plantation drive at the India International Arbitration Centre (IIAC) in Vasant Kunj on October 1, 2026.
Organized by the Department of Legal Affairs under the twin umbrellas of Special Campaign 6.0 and Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026, the event was held on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti under the national campaign theme “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam.”
Key Highlights & Leadership Participation
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Institutional Presence: The drive saw active participation from Dr. Rajiv Mani, Secretary of the Legislative Department and Department of Legal Affairs (who also serves as Chairperson of IIAC), along with Shri Navin Kumar Singh, CEO of IIAC, and senior ministry officials.
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Symbolic Plantation: Minister Meghwal, along with senior leadership, planted saplings across the IIAC campus to promote environmental sustainability and urban green cover.
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Institutional Vision: The Minister expressed confidence that IIAC would emerge as a global, efficient, and credible seat for international arbitration, embodying principles of transparency, discipline, and institutional service.
Key Tributes & Address Guidelines
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Champaran Historical Context: Recalling Mahatma Gandhi’s 1917 Champaran movement, Minister Meghwal highlighted how Bapu integrated sanitation and hygiene into the freedom struggle, emphasizing that cleanliness remains a mission of empathy and shared societal duty.
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Focus on Internal Cleanliness: Addressing attendees, the Law Minister stated that true cleanliness (Swachhata) begins in the mind (Mann ki Swachhta) with pure thoughts and a commitment to civic duty, rather than being confined to physical surroundings.
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Commitment to Sustainability: Law Secretary Dr. Rajiv Mani underscored that institutional excellence relies on adopting sustainable practices, pledging IIAC’s commitment to advancing India’s position as a premier hub for global dispute resolution.
