The Department of Defence Production has initiated the implementation phase of Special Campaign 6.0 from October 2 to October 31, focusing on Swachhata and reducing pendency across its offices. This year, emphasis is placed on e-waste management.
The Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, has commenced the implementation phase of Special Campaign 6.0 on October 2, 2026, with an aim to maintain cleanliness and reduce pendency within its offices. This year-long campaign will also prioritize e-waste collection, segregation, and disposal. The department has highlighted field and outstation offices providing public services, in addition to attached and subordinate offices, Autonomous Bodies, and Public Sector Undertakings for special attention.
During the preparatory phase of the campaign, which took place between September 15 and October 1, various activities were undertaken. These included mobilizing offices, officers, and ground functionaries; identifying pending references and cleanliness campaign sites; assessing redundant material for disposal; planning for efficient space management; arranging scrap disposal; managing records; and identifying measures for effective e-waste collection and segregation.
Previously, the Department of Defence Production achieved notable results during Special Campaign 5.0, with 17.42 lakhs sq. ft. of space freed and ₹15.62 crores earned through scrap disposal. Additionally, 27,500 physical files were weeded out, and 1,890 electronic files were closed.
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