Overview
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions is spearheading Special Campaign 5.0, a government-wide initiative focused on Swachhata (cleanliness) and reducing pendency in Government of India. This campaign adopts a saturation approach, aiming for comprehensive coverage and impact across all participating entities.
Key Developments
Campaign Participation and Scope
- Offices of all Ministries/Departments across the country are participating in the campaign.
- Cleanliness campaigns have been conducted in 4.95 lakh office spaces.
Impact and Achievements
- 130.54 lakh square feet of space has been freed for productive use.
- Rs. 377.8 crore revenue has been earned through scrap disposal.
- 5.45 lakh public grievances have been redressed.
Social Media Engagement
- The campaign has gained significant traction on social media with 13,025 tweets.
- It has achieved a reach of 36.7 million users.
- 197 PIB (Press Information Bureau) statements have been issued.
Campaign Timeline
- Preparatory Phase: 15th-30th September, 2025
- Implementation Phase: Started on 2nd October, 2025
Review and Monitoring
The progress of the campaign was reviewed by Shri. V. Srinivas, Secretary DARPG, in the 8th Meeting of Nodal Officers on 24th October, 2025. The meeting was attended by over 200 senior officers from 84 Ministries/Departments.
File Management
- 17.48 lakh physical files were reviewed.
- 9.17 lakh files were identified for weeding.
- 7.25 lakh files were weeded out.
- 12.99 lakh e-Files were reviewed.
Best Practices Highlighted
- Ministry of Railways: ‘Amrit Samvaad’ for passenger feedback.
- Department of Post: ‘Dak Chaupals’ for citizen engagement.
- Ministry of Mines: Nationwide e-waste recycling initiative.
- Department of School Education and Literacy: E-Waste Management workshop with UNICEF.
- Customs Department: Destruction of contraband.
- Ministry of Coal: S-400 Sculpture as a tribute to Operation SINDOOR.
- Ministry of Railways: 11-ft horse crafted from scrap metal.
- NHAI: Cleanliness challenge for National Highway users.
- Department of Post: Renovation and painting of Post Offices.
- Ministry of Home Affairs: Cleanliness drives across India.
- Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare: Transformation of E-waste into 3D models.
- Legislative Department: Vibrant wall art promoting sustainability.
- Ministry of Earth Sciences: Cleanliness activities at Kanyakumari, Thirumukkoodal.
UPSC Relevance
GS2: Governance, Government Policies and Interventions
This campaign directly relates to government initiatives for improving governance and public service delivery. The focus on cleanliness and efficiency aligns with broader goals of citizen-centric administration.
GS3: Economy, Resource Mobilization
The revenue generated through scrap disposal and the efficient use of freed-up office space contribute to resource mobilization and economic efficiency within the government sector.
GS4: Ethics and Human Interface
The emphasis on cleanliness and accountability promotes ethical conduct and a positive interface between government and citizens.
Concluding Remarks
With one week remaining in the implementation phase, Ministries and Departments are encouraged to sustain momentum to achieve complete saturation by 31st October 2025. The campaign aims to inspire a culture of cleanliness, efficiency, and accountability in governance, moving towards Maximum Governance, Minimum Government.