Overview The Ministry of Earth Sciences successfully completed the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 5.0 , conducted from October 02-31, 2025 . This campaign aimed to enhance efficiency, transparency, and environmental responsibility across the ministry's institutes and offices. Key Developments Campaign Focus The campaign primarily focused on cleanliness , space management , and digital governance and transformation . It involved a systematic review and disposal of pending matters to improve administrative efficiency. Participation All eleven institutes under the Ministry of Earth Sciences actively participated. Several regional offices and field units also contributed to the campaign's success. Monitoring and Updates The campaign was guided and closely monitored by the Joint Secretary, Shri D. Senthil Pandiyan . Progress was periodically updated on the SCDPM portal , facilitated by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) . Daily updates were shared across social media and online platforms to engage the public and stakeholders. Achievements Cleanliness and Space Management The Ministry completed 71 cleanliness drives . 18,218 sq. ft. of office space was freed through weeding and space optimisation drives. Revenue Generation The Ministry generated revenue of Rs 88.76 lakhs through the effective disposal of scrap, including e-waste. File Management More than 1,000 files were reviewed. 204 physical files were weeded out. Addressing Grievances and References 06 references from the PMO were addressed. 07 references from MPs were addressed. 08 references from State Governments were addressed. 17 Public Grievance matters were addressed. Statements and Best Practices Shri Pandiyan stated that the Ministry of Earth Sciences reaffirmed its dedication to maintaining an efficient, transparent, and environmentally responsible administrative ecosystem aligned with the vision of Swachh Bharat and Digital India through the successful conduct of SCDPM 5.0. Continued emphasis was placed on easing rules and processes, as well as implementing e-office and online payments through the PFMS , as best practices across all MoES institutes, reinforcing the Ministry’s commitment to expanding digital governance and accountability. UPSC Relevance This initiative is relevant to GS2: Governance, Transparency and Accountability and GS3: Government Policies and Interventions . It demonstrates the government's efforts to improve administrative efficiency, promote digital governance, and address public grievances. Potential Exam Questions Discuss the significance of campaigns like SCDPM in promoting good governance and administrative reforms. Evaluate the role of digital governance initiatives in enhancing transparency and accountability in government operations. Analyze the impact of cleanliness drives and space management on environmental sustainability and resource optimization.