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Government Schemes 17 September 2026 · Event date: 16 September 2026

Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation Begins Preparations for Special Campaign 6.0

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation has started preparations for Special Campaign 6.0, scheduled from October 2 to October 31, 2026. The campaign focuses on cleanliness, space management, pendency reduction, and a special emphasis on scientific e-waste management in government offices.

Why It Matters

This is relevant for competitive exam candidates tracking government cleanliness drives, administrative reforms, and departmental initiatives under ministries.

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In Simple Words

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (Ministry of Jal Shakti) is preparing for Special Campaign 6.0, following DARPG guidelines. Set to run from October 2 to October 31, 2026, the campaign targets institutional cleanliness, better space management, and quick disposal of pending matters in offices.

Building on past successes tracked via the SCDPM Portal, the campaign will place special focus on the scientific management, collection, segregation, and disposal of e-waste. It aims to promote sustainable workplace practices, transparency, efficiency, and citizen-centric governance across the department.

Key Points

  • Department: Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS)
  • Ministry: Ministry of Jal Shakti
  • Campaign Name: Special Campaign 6.0
  • Campaign Dates: 2nd October to 31st October 2026
  • Guidelines Followed: Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG)
  • Portal Used for Monitoring: SCDPM Portal of DARPG
  • Public Grievances Disposed (Nov 2025 to Aug 2026): 10378
  • Special Focus Area: Scientific management of e-waste

Exam Angle

Department involved
Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation
Campaign
Special Campaign 6.0
Implementation Dates
2nd October to 31st October 2026
Special Emphasis
Scientific management of e-waste

A. From 2nd October to 31st October 2026

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