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Government Schemes 19 September 2026 · Event date: 18 September 2026

CBIC and its field formations gear up for Special Campaign 6 from 2nd October to 31st October, 2026

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and its field formations are participating in Special Campaign 6 from 2nd October to 31st October, 2026. The campaign aims to institutionalise cleanliness, reduce pendency in Government offices, and build on the achievements of Special Campaign 5.0.

Why It Matters

This is relevant for candidates preparing for competitive exams tracking government governance initiatives, administrative cleanliness drives, and public sector performance updates like the Special Campaigns.

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In Simple Words

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and its various field formations are taking part in Special Campaign 6. Scheduled from 2nd October to 31st October, 2026, the campaign focuses on maintaining cleanliness and lowering pending administrative work in government offices.

This follows the success of Special Campaign 5.0, where CBIC met targets for cleanliness sites, MP references, and public grievances, while clearing thousands of physical files, freeing up office space, and disposing of scrap, e-waste, and narcotics.

Key Points

  • CBIC and its field formations are participating in Special Campaign 6.
  • The campaign runs from 2nd October to 31st October, 2026.
  • The campaign aims to institutionalise cleanliness and reduce pendency in Government offices.
  • Special Campaign 6 builds on the efforts made during Special Campaign 5.0.
  • During Special Campaign 5.0, 41,055 physical files were reviewed and 23,743 were weeded out.
  • Special Campaign 5.0 freed up 43,009 square feet of office space and disposed of 22,728 kg of scrap.
  • Special Campaign 6 particularly emphasises effective collection, segregation, and disposal of e-waste.

Exam Angle

Organisational body
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)
Campaign name
Special Campaign 6
Campaign duration
2nd October to 31st October, 2026
Ministry
Ministry of Finance

A. 2nd October to 31st October, 2026

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