Overview
The Ministry of Power successfully concluded the Special Campaign 5.0 for the Disposal of Pending Matters, conducted from October 2 to October 31, 2025. The campaign aimed at promoting cleanliness, streamlining work, and addressing pending grievances across the Ministry’s PSUs and organizations.
Key Achievements
Cleanliness and Space Management
- Completed 587 cleanliness drives (100%) at various locations.
- Freed 1,41,343 sq. ft. of office space.
Revenue Generation
- Generated revenue of ₹34,23,85,609 through the disposal of scrap materials and e-waste, exceeding the set target.
Record Management
- Reviewed 25,785 physical files.
- Weeded out 22,833 files as per the provision of Record Management.
- Reviewed 24,045 e-files, of which 22,734 were closed.
Grievance Redressal and Rule Simplification
- Addressed 41 out of 45 MP references.
- Addressed 2 out of 2 IMC references (100%).
- Addressed 14 out of 22 State Government references.
- Resolved 596 public grievances (100%).
- Resolved 35 grievance appeals (100%).
- Simplified 35 identified rules (100%), contributing to the Ease of Doing Business.
Exam Relevance
GS Paper II: Governance, Transparency and Accountability
This initiative directly relates to GS Paper II, focusing on governance, transparency, and accountability. The campaign's emphasis on reducing pendency, addressing grievances, and simplifying rules aligns with the UPSC syllabus requirements.
GS Paper III: Economy
The revenue generated through the disposal of scrap materials and e-waste contributes to economic efficiency and resource management, aligning with GS Paper III.
Exam Perspective
Potential Prelims Questions
- What was the duration of Special Campaign 5.0?
- What was the primary objective of Special Campaign 5.0?
- How much revenue was generated through the disposal of scrap materials and e-waste?
Potential Mains Questions
- Discuss the significance of Special Campaign 5.0 in promoting good governance and efficiency in government operations.
- Evaluate the impact of such campaigns on citizen-centric governance and grievance redressal.
- Analyze the role of record management and digitization in enhancing transparency and accountability in government offices.