The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) registered substantial achievements in cleanliness, grievance redressal, record management, and scrap disposal from November 2025 to August 2026.
The Special Campaign 5.0, focusing on Swachhata and expeditious disposal of pending matters, was conducted by the DBT from October 2-31, 2025. This campaign elicited enthusiasm and dedicated support from its Divisions, Scientific Units, and Autonomous Institutions.
During November 2025 – August 2026, the department accomplished notable progress in cleanliness, grievance redressal, record management, and scrap disposal. These achievements include conducting cleanliness drives at 291 sites across DBT and its field formations, disposing of 290 public grievances and 25 appeals during the period, freeing 29,350 sq. ft. of office space through systematic cleaning and record management initiatives, and generating revenue of ₹ 38,77,235/- through disposal of e-waste, scrap, and unserviceable items.
The Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine undertook the cleaning of the area road towards the Green House, while the National Brain Research Centre focused on cleaning the store room. The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnosis addressed the cleanliness of the outdoor wastage room. Other institutes such as the National Institute of Immunology and the National Institute of Biomedical Genomics cleaned common passages and AC Chiller areas (outdoor), respectively.
The progress of these activities was regularly reviewed by the Secretary, DBT, and the Nodal Officer. The department made sincere efforts to update the progress on SCDPM Portal and ensured saturation of Swachhata in all offices under the administrative control of the Department of Biotechnology.
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Press Information Bureau
