The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has asked nursing institutions to observe Kayakalp Day on 27 October 2026, a dedicated one-day activity on sanitation and hygiene. The request came in Notification No. 20 of 2026, dated 19 October 2026, under Special Campaign 6.
That gives colleges about a week to plan. This guide explains what Kayakalp Day involves, what the Kayakalp scheme is, why INC linked it to Special Campaign 6.0, and gives you a ready plan and checklist you can adapt.
Read the official notice: INC Notification 20 of 2026 (PDF). Follow it for any reporting format, deadline or upload steps your institution must complete.
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What INC has asked colleges to do
INC’s notice asks nursing institutions to conduct Kayakalp activities, focused on sanitation and hygiene, as a dedicated one-day activity on 27 October 2026. It is part of Special Campaign 6, the Government of India’s cleanliness campaign for this October.
| Detail | What it says |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Indian Nursing Council |
| Notice | Notification No. 20 of 2026, dated 19 October 2026 |
| Activity | Kayakalp activities (sanitation and hygiene) |
| Format | A dedicated one-day activity |
| Date | 27 October 2026 |
| Campaign | Special Campaign 6 |
Principals should read the full notice for any reporting steps. The plan below covers Kayakalp Day itself.
What is Kayakalp?
Kayakalp is a national initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, launched on 15 May 2015. It grew out of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and rewards public health facilities that keep high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control.
According to the revised Kayakalp scheme (2024) published by NHSRC, its aims are to:
- promote cleanliness, hygiene and infection control practices
- recognise and reward facilities that perform well
- build a culture of regular assessment and peer review
- share good practices that keep facilities clean over time
The themes Kayakalp checks
Facilities are scored on these thematic areas:
- Hospital or facility upkeep
- Sanitation and hygiene
- Waste management
- Infection prevention and control
- Support services
- Hygiene promotion beyond the hospital boundary
- Eco-friendly facility (added in the 2024 revision)
How facilities are assessed
- Internal assessment: the facility checks itself every quarter and makes an improvement plan.
- Peer assessment: a team from another facility in the district reviews it at least once a year.
- External assessment: facilities scoring 70% or more in peer review are checked by an external team. A score of 70% or above makes them eligible for awards or commendation.
Kayakalp covers government facilities from district hospitals down to sub-centres. Nursing colleges are not scored under it, but the same standards apply to the wards where your students train.
What is Special Campaign 6.0?
Special Campaign 6.0 is run by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). It runs from 2 October to 31 October 2026 across government offices. The campaign focuses on cleanliness, clearing pending work, weeding out old records and, this year, proper disposal of e-waste.
INC’s Kayakalp Day brings this campaign into nursing institutions, with a focus that suits health education: sanitation, hygiene and infection control.
Why this matters for nursing colleges
Nurses are often the people who keep hygiene standards alive on a ward. Hand hygiene, waste segregation and cleaning routines are daily nursing work, not extra tasks.
A well-run Kayakalp Day turns these topics from textbook chapters into habits. It also prepares students for community postings at PHCs and sub-centres, which are assessed under Kayakalp.
A ready Kayakalp Day plan
Here is a sample Kayakalp Day schedule. Adjust timings to your college hours and the size of your student body.
| Time | Activity | Led by |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Opening briefing: what Kayakalp is and today’s goals; cleanliness pledge | Principal |
| 9:30 AM | Campus clean-up by zones: classrooms, labs, library, hostel common areas, washrooms, grounds | Class tutors with student teams |
| 11:00 AM | Biomedical waste segregation demo with colour-coded bins | CHN / Fundamentals faculty |
| 12:00 PM | Hand hygiene session: WHO’s 5 moments and the hand-wash steps, with practice | Infection control nurse or faculty |
| 1:00 PM | Break | – |
| 2:00 PM | Student health talks, poster display and short role plays on hygiene | Student groups |
| 3:00 PM | Self-assessment walk using the checklist below | Faculty + student monitors |
| 4:00 PM | Records and e-waste sorting in the office (Special Campaign focus) | Office staff |
| 4:30 PM | Wrap-up: findings, action points and photo documentation | Principal |
Kayakalp-style checklist for your campus
Use this checklist on Kayakalp Day. It follows the Kayakalp themes. It is not the official Kayakalp tool, but it gives your self-assessment walk a clear structure.
Upkeep and sanitation
- Floors, corridors and stairs clean and dry
- Washrooms clean, with running water, soap and a cleaning schedule displayed
- No broken furniture, cobwebs or damp walls
- Drinking water points clean and covered
Waste management
- Yellow, red, white (translucent) and blue containers available in labs as per the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016
- Colour-coding chart displayed near the bins
- General dry and wet waste bins in classrooms and hostels
- Old electronics and batteries kept aside for proper e-waste disposal
Infection prevention and control
- Hand-wash stations or sanitiser in labs, near washrooms and at the canteen
- Hand hygiene posters displayed
- Nursing lab mannequins and equipment cleaned and stored properly
- Gloves, masks and other PPE stocked for practical sessions
Beyond the building and eco-friendly practices
- Campus surroundings free of litter and stagnant water
- Plants and green areas maintained
- Lights and fans switched off in empty rooms
Kayakalp Day activity ideas for students
- Poster competition on hand hygiene, waste segregation or clean surroundings.
- Health talk for canteen staff, housekeeping or nearby residents.
- Short role play showing right and wrong waste disposal on a ward.
- Quiz on biomedical waste colour codes and infection control.
- Before-and-after audit of one area of the campus.
How to document Kayakalp Day
Good records make reporting easy and help you repeat the activity later.
- A one-page report: date, activities held, areas covered, number of students and staff, and key findings
- Photos of the work: cleaned areas before and after, bins, posters and sessions
- The completed checklist and a short list of action points with owners
- Any format or upload step mentioned in the INC notice
Study material to go with the day
Use these Health Educational Media notes to prepare the sessions:
- Biomedical Waste Management: Segregation, Disposal and Colour Coding
- Nosocomial Infection and Asepsis: Hand Washing Tips
- Disinfection in Healthcare: 10 Essential Steps
- Personal Protective Equipment: Donning, Doffing and Precautions
- Community Waste Management Techniques
Ready-made formats from our marketplace for records and health talks:
- Field Visit Biomedical Waste Management (BMW) Format – B.Sc Nursing
- Field Visit: BMWM Site Report Format – GNM
- Health Talk (Urban Community) Format and Health Talk (Rural Community) Format
Frequently asked questions
When is Kayakalp Day for nursing colleges?
INC Notification 20 of 2026 asks nursing institutions to observe Kayakalp Day, a one-day sanitation and hygiene activity, on 27 October 2026.
What is the Kayakalp scheme?
Kayakalp is a Ministry of Health and Family Welfare initiative launched on 15 May 2015. It assesses and rewards public health facilities for cleanliness, hygiene and infection control.
What is Special Campaign 6.0?
It is a Government of India campaign run by DARPG from 2 to 31 October 2026, focused on cleanliness, clearing pending work and proper e-waste disposal in government offices.
What are the biomedical waste colour codes?
Under the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016, waste is segregated into yellow, red, white (translucent) and blue categories.
Do nursing colleges get a Kayakalp award?
No. Kayakalp awards go to public health facilities such as district hospitals, CHCs and PHCs. The INC activity is an awareness and cleanliness drive for nursing institutions.
A clean campus is the first lesson in infection control. Use Kayakalp Day on 27 October to make it a habit your students carry into every ward.
Sources: INC Notification 20 of 2026; NHSRC, Revised Kayakalp Scheme 2024; NHM Kerala, Kayakalp. Checked on 20 October 2026.
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