Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Successfully Concludes Special Campaign 6
PIB National (English) · Published 9 November 2026 · Last updated
MNRE concluded Special Campaign 6 (2-31 Oct 2026) to institutionalize Swachhata, manage e-waste, and reduce administrative pendency across its PSUs and autonomous bodies.
Key points
- The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) successfully concluded the implementation phase of Special Campaign 6 for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM 6).
- The campaign was undertaken strictly between 2nd October and 31st October 2026, focusing on institutionalizing Swachhata and improving office management.
- The initiative targeted the reduction of pendency across the Ministry, its attached organisations, Autonomous Bodies, and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
- Special emphasis was placed on the identification, collection, segregation, and disposal of electronic waste (e-waste) to promote environmentally responsible practices.
- The Ministry aimed to ensure better utilization of available office space and promote efficient administrative efficiency through regular reviews and inspections.
- Regular inspections of office sections were conducted to assess cleanliness, maintenance of official spaces, and progress in the disposal of files and pending matters.
- Officers and staff actively participated in maintaining clean workplaces, contributing to a culture of accountability and timely disposal of pending matters.
- Active participation from the Ministry’s Autonomous Bodies and PSUs ensured a coordinated approach towards achieving the campaign's specific objectives.
- MNRE reiterated its commitment to sustaining achievements through regular cleanliness drives, efficient file management, and responsible e-waste disposal.
- The campaign focused on improving records management and creating a productive work environment through the institutionalization of cleanliness protocols.
Background
- Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) is a recurring administrative initiative by the Government of India to reduce backlog in government offices.
- The Swachhata initiative aligns with broader government efforts to promote cleanliness and environmental hygiene in public institutions.
- Previous iterations of such campaigns have focused on digitization, records management, and the physical organization of office spaces.
- The Department of Land Resources also concluded a similar Special Campaign 6, indicating a government-wide push for administrative efficiency.
- The campaign addresses the long-standing issue of file pendency in central ministries, which hampers decision-making and service delivery.
- Institutionalizing e-waste management in government offices reflects the growing regulatory focus on environmental responsibility in public sector operations.
UPSC relevance, Prelims facts and Mains angle for this issue are in the full SWAदेSH note.
Original report: PIB National (English)