New Delhi, Nov 2026 : The Department of Defence Production has reviewed 45,000 physical files and 55,000 electronic files, cleared more than 95,000 obsolete records and generated revenue of Rs 22.19 crore through the disposal of scrap and electronic waste (e-waste) under the Centre's Special Campaign 6.0.
The campaign, aimed at improving administrative efficiency, institutionalising cleanliness and reducing pending government work, also helped the department recover 19.35 lakh square feet of office space by removing scrap, unused materials and redundant items.
According to the Ministry of Defence, the department registered significant improvements across several performance indicators compared to Special Campaign 5.0, particularly in the review and disposal of electronic records.
The number of e-files reviewed increased sharply from 2,000 in the previous campaign to 55,000 under Special Campaign 6.0. Similarly, the number of electronic files weeded out rose to 51,230, compared to just 1,890 during the previous edition.
The department also reviewed 45,000 physical files, against 30,000 during Special Campaign 5.0. It disposed of 43,952 old physical files, substantially higher than the 27,000 records cleared in the previous campaign.
Rs 22.19 Crore Revenue from Scrap and E-Waste
The cleanliness and record-management initiative also delivered financial and infrastructural benefits. Revenue generated through the disposal of scrap and e-waste increased to Rs 22.19 crore, compared to Rs 15.62 crore during Special Campaign 5.0.
The department recovered 19.35 lakh square feet of office space, up from 17.42 lakh square feet in the previous campaign. The additional space was made available through the removal of obsolete materials, unused equipment and accumulated scrap.
Special emphasis was placed on the collection, segregation and scientific disposal of electronic waste to ensure better management of discarded electronic equipment and materials.
The exercise also focused on improving cleanliness and maintenance of office premises, optimising available infrastructure and ensuring more efficient utilisation of government office space.
Public Grievance Disposal and Administrative Efficiency
Special Campaign 6.0 also covered the disposal of pending public grievances and administrative references.
During the campaign, the Department of Defence Production resolved 136 public grievances, compared to 50 in the previous edition. It also disposed of 17 public grievance appeals, against 87 during Special Campaign 5.0.
In addition, 11 VIP/MP references and three Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) references were cleared as part of the exercise.
Systematic record management and time-bound disposal of pending files, references and other administrative matters were among the key priorities. The initiative sought to reduce delays in government functioning while improving accountability and workplace productivity.
Two-Phase Implementation of Special Campaign 6.0
According to the department, Special Campaign 6.0 was conducted in two phases. The preparatory phase was scheduled from October 15 to 31, while the implementation phase ran from October 2 to 31, 2026, as stated in the department's release.
The campaign was part of the Centre's broader effort to institutionalise cleanliness and improve the functioning of government offices through regular reviews, removal of redundant records and better management of resources.
The Department of Defence Production said it would continue working towards sustaining the campaign's objectives. These include maintaining clean office premises, accelerating the disposal of pending administrative matters, improving the utilisation of available space and creating a more efficient workplace environment.
The results of Special Campaign 6.0 highlight the department's progress in digital record management, physical file clearance, e-waste disposal and administrative grievance redressal, while generating revenue and freeing up valuable government office space.
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