NEW DELHI — The Ministry of Textiles has officially launched its operational framework for Special Campaign 6, a nationwide government efficiency and cleanliness initiative directed by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG).
Running from October 2 to October 31, 2026, the campaign prioritizes institutionalizing workplace cleanliness, reducing pending official references, and executing a targeted drive for the scientific collection, segregation, and disposal of electronic waste across all attached divisions and field offices.
Campaign Architecture & Strategic Directives
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Phased Implementation Schedule:
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Preparatory Phase (September 15–30, 2026): Identification of targets, including pending references from Members of Parliament, State Governments, Inter-Ministerial Cabinet Notes, PMO matters, Parliamentary Assurances over three months old, Public Grievances and Appeals, along with scrap mapping and file auditing.
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Implementation Phase (October 2–31, 2026): Active execution of site cleanups, systematic file review/weeding, e-file closures, e-waste processing, and pendency resolution.
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Evaluation Phase (November 16–30, 2026): Comprehensive assessment and reporting of outputs across ministries.
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Core Focus Areas: Scientific management and segregation of government e-waste, backed by daily progress monitoring through the dedicated digital portal (
[https://scdpm.nic.in/specialcampaign6/](https://scdpm.nic.in/specialcampaign6/)). -
Benchmarking Performance Metrics (Special Campaign 5 Achievements):
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Execution of cleanliness drives across 200 Ministry and field sites.
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Comprehensive audit of 19,376 physical files, resulting in 6,264 physical files weeded out and 274 e-files closed.
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Reclamation of 25,498 sq. ft. of prime office space.
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Generation of ₹11.35 lakh in revenue through the systematic auction and disposal of redundant scrap material.
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100% resolution rate achieved for targeted public grievances (44 redressed) along with the prompt disposal of 63 VIP references.
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