Impressive achievements in respect of disposal of scrap and clearing of office space in the ongoing Special Campaign 5.0 in Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) and its administered organizations — UPSC Current Affairs | October 26, 2025
Impressive achievements in respect of disposal of scrap and clearing of office space in the ongoing Special Campaign 5.0 in Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) and its administered organizations
The Ministry of Earth Sciences reported significant achievements in the Special Campaign 5.0, focusing on cleanliness and reducing pendency within DSIR, CSIR, NRDC, and CEL, generating revenue and freeing up office space. This initiative highlights the government's effort to improve efficiency and resource management in scientific and industrial research organizations.
Overview The Ministry of Earth Sciences reported impressive achievements in the ongoing Special Campaign 5.0 within the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) and its administered organizations. The campaign, running from 2nd October to 31st October 2025 , focused on the disposal of scrap and clearing of office space to promote cleanliness and reduce pendency. Key Objectives and Scope Objective: To promote cleanliness and reduce pendency. Participating Organizations: DSIR , Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) , National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) , and Central Electronics Ltd. (CEL) . Duration: 2nd October to 31st October, 2025 . Mid-Term Review and Achievements A mid-term review was conducted to assess the progress of Special Campaign 5.0 . By mid-October 2025, DSIR had achieved over 50% of its targets for disposing of public grievances and managing records. Key Achievements Revenue Generation: Generated Rs. 1,09,26,595 through the disposal of scrap. Space Freed: Freed up 14,910 square feet of office space. Outdoor Campaigns: Aiming to achieve a target of 146 outdoor campaigns between 2nd October, 2025 and 31st October, 2025 . Expected Impact The department anticipates a positive impact from the campaign and expects to exceed its performance targets for the remaining period. UPSC Relevance This initiative is relevant to GS2: Government Policies and Interventions and GS3: Economy and Science and Technology . It demonstrates the government's focus on improving efficiency and resource management within scientific and industrial research organizations. Potential Exam Questions Discuss the significance of campaigns like Special Campaign 5.0 in promoting good governance and efficiency in government organizations. Evaluate the impact of such initiatives on resource mobilization and infrastructure optimization. Important Facts for Prelims Campaign Period: 2nd October to 31st October 2025 Organizations Involved: DSIR, CSIR, NRDC, CEL Revenue Generated: Rs. 1,09,26,595 Space Freed: 14,910 square feet