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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Key Points
- Special Campaign 5.0 focused on reducing pendency and institutionalizing Swachhata in government ministries and departments during October 2-31, 2025.
- 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.
- More than 7,500 Swachhata pledges were taken by Entrepreneurs, Officers/Staff members, and Organizations under 'Special Campaign 5.0'.
- 1,045 cleanliness campaigns were conducted, cleaning 21,046 sq. ft. and generating Rs 22.89 lakh through disposal of obsolete items.
- Special focus was placed on e-Waste Management, adhering to the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022.
- The Union Minister of MSME, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi, administered the Swachhta Pledge on October 8th, 2025.
- 4,280 physical files were weeded out after reviewing 23,162 files.