The Department of Water Resources, RD & GR under the Ministry of Jal Shakti has begun preparations for a special cleanliness campaign focusing on institutionalizing cleanliness practices, improving office management, and emphasizing scientific ewaste management.
The Department of Water Resources, RD & GR, Ministry of Jal Shakti, has initiated preparations for Special Campaign 6, which will be implemented across the Department and its organizations from 2nd October to 31st October 2026. This campaign aligns with the Guidelines of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) and aims to institutionalize cleanliness practices, improve space management, ensure timely disposal of pending VIP/PMO references in Government offices, and accord special emphasis to scientific management of ewaste.
Smt Archana Varma, Secretary of DoWR, RD & GR, chaired a meeting with the Heads of Wings/Organisations of the Department to review the preparatory phase of Special Campaign- 6. During the meeting, the preparedness of the Department and its organizations with regard to various activities/parameters under the campaign was reviewed. Secretary, DoWR instructed the officials to finalise the targets and to make all efforts to meet the targets by the end of Special Campaign- 6.
Building on the achievements of the previous Special Campaign, DoWR, RD & GR has continued its efforts towards reducing pendency and ensuring timely disposal of various categories of references and public matters. As of August 2026, the Department has disposed of MP References, PMO References, resolved Public Grievances Appeals, and resolved Parliament Assurances.
This year's campaign places emphasis on scientific management of ewaste, focusing on effective collection, segregation, and disposal in accordance with applicable rules and procedures. This initiative supports environmentally responsible office management and sustainable workplace practices.
With Special Campaign 6, DoWR, RD & GR reaffirms its commitment to making cleanliness an integral part of daily office practices and ensuring the timely resolution of public matters in the spirit of transparency, efficiency, and citizen-centric governance.
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