Union Ministry of MSME achieves major milestones in institutionalising cleanliness and minimising pendency under Special Campaign 5.0

Nov 08, 2025
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  1. Special Campaign 5.0 focused on reducing pendency and institutionalizing Swachhata in government ministries and departments during October 2-31, 2025.
  2. The Ministry of MSME achieved 100% accomplishment on targets set for disposal of PMO references, Inter-Ministerial Cabinet references, State Government References, Public Grievances, Cleanliness Campaign Sites, and review of e-files.
  3. More than 7,500 Swachhata pledges were taken by Entrepreneurs, Officers/Staff members, and Organizations under 'Special Campaign 5.0'.
  4. 1,045 cleanliness campaigns were conducted, cleaning 21,046 sq. ft. and generating Rs 22.89 lakh through disposal of obsolete items.
  5. Special focus was placed on e-Waste Management, adhering to the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022.
  6. The Union Minister of MSME, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi, administered the Swachhta Pledge on October 8th, 2025.
  7. 4,280 physical files were weeded out after reviewing 23,162 files.

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