Overview The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) , under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying , successfully concluded Special Campaign 5.0 , which was held from 2nd to 31st October 2025 . The campaign's primary focus was on resolving public grievances and appeals, conducting cleanliness drives, ensuring effective record management, and achieving the targets set across key parameters. This initiative reflects the government's commitment to improving governance and promoting citizen-centric administration. Key Objectives and Activities During the campaign period, the Department and its subordinate offices undertook various activities that were reviewed by Union Minister of State Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel and steered by Shri Naresh Pal Gangwar, Secretary DAHD . These activities aimed to institutionalize swachhata (cleanliness) and sustainability among employees. Activities Undertaken: Beautification through wall paintings Tree plantation Health check-ups Farmers’ Sangosthi Painting competitions Initiatives like Waste to Art and Waste to Wealth Milestones Achieved During Special Campaign 5.0 The campaign demonstrated significant achievements across various parameters: Key Performance Indicators: Public Grievances: 302 resolved against a target of 214 Public Grievances Appeal: 43 resolved against a target of 35 Parliamentary Assurance: 5 achieved against a target of 5 State Govt. References: 8 achieved against a target of 8 PMO Ref.: 3 achieved against a target of 3 Easing of Rules/processes: 1 achieved against a target of 1 Review of Physical files: 30020 reviewed against a target of 24645 Weeding out of Physical files: 22648 achieved against a target of 22648 Review of e-files: 680 achieved against a target of 680 Closing of e-files: 182 achieved against a target of 182 Cleanliness of sites: 237 achieved against a target of 221 Reference from MPs: 11 achieved against a target of 15 Revenue Generated from Disposal of Scrap: Rs. 5,86,973/- Space freed due to scrap disposal and weeding of files: 5334 Sq. Feet Best Practice: Cow Statue Made from Scrap Iron The Central Cattle Breeding Farm (CCBF), Chiplima, Sambalpur , a subordinate office under DAHD, created a cow statue using scrap iron. This artwork symbolizes respect for cattle and livestock while promoting environmental conservation and resource efficiency through the creative reuse of waste materials. This initiative embodies the concept of “Waste to Art” , showcasing innovation with aesthetic value. Glimpses of Pan India Activities Various activities were undertaken across India as part of Special Campaign 5.0, demonstrating a widespread commitment to cleanliness, sustainability, and community engagement. Examples of Activities: Saura painting: Wall Painting by Central Cattle Breeding Farm, Chiplima, Sambalpur (Odisha) Health Check-up: Organized by Central Animal Breeding Farm, Sunabeda in collaboration with Medical College, Koraput. Dental Health Camp: Organized by Central Cattle Breeding Farm, Chiplima, Sambalpur (Odisha) Compost Manure Initiative: Regional Fodder Station, Suratgarh (Rajasthan) prepared compost manure using dry leaves and organic waste. Painting Competition: Animal Quarantine and Certification Service, Hyderabad organized a painting competition on the theme "Cleanliness". Farmers' Sangosthi: Central Cattle Breeding Farm, Chiplima, Sambalpur (Odisha) organized a Farmers' Sangosthi on "Clean Milk Production". Tree Plantation Program: RFS Chennai organized office premises cleaning and tree plantation program “EK Ped Maa Ke Naam”. Awareness Camp: Centre of Excellence for Animal Husbandry, Hesaraghatta (Bangalore) conducted an Awareness Camp on Clean Milk Production. Awareness Camp: Central Animal Breeding Farm, Sunabeda (Odisha) conducted an Awareness Camp about vaccination, clean milk production, deworming, animal hygiene and clean environment for livestock farmers. UPSC Relevance This news article is relevant for the UPSC Civil Services Exam as it highlights government initiatives aimed at improving governance, promoting cleanliness, and ensuring efficient record management. It touches upon aspects of GS2 (Governance, Transparency and Accountability) and GS3 (Economy and Environment) . The success of Special Campaign 5.0 demonstrates the government's commitment to citizen-centric administration and sustainable practices.