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

Department of Food and Public Distribution Prepares for Special Campaign 6

The Department of Food and Public Distribution is preparing for Special Campaign 6, scheduled from October 2, 2026, to October 31, 2026. Building on the success of Special Campaign 5.0, this initiative focuses on institutionalizing Swachhata, clearing pending matters, managing records and space, and handling e-waste.

Why It Matters

This press release covers government cleanliness campaigns and administrative achievements, which may be relevant for general awareness sections in competitive exams.

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In Simple Words

The Department of Food and Public Distribution is getting ready to launch Special Campaign 6 from October 2 to October 31, 2026. The campaign will focus on cleanliness, disposing of pending references, better record and space management, and e-waste disposal.

This follows the successful completion of Special Campaign 5.0 held in October 2025, which saw thousands of files weeded out and revenue generated. The department also maintained cleanliness efforts between November 2025 and August 2026 by conducting drives and freeing up office space.

Key Points

  • Special Campaign 6 will be conducted from October 2, 2026, to October 31, 2026.
  • The campaign focuses on Swachhata, pending matters, record management, office space utilization, and e-waste management.
  • Special Campaign 5.0 was held from October 2 to October 31, 2025.
  • During Special Campaign 5.0, 1,23,853 files were weeded out, 49,830 square feet of space was freed, and Rs. 1.67 crore revenue was generated.
  • From November 2025 to August 2026, an area of 72,577 square feet was freed.
  • Scrap material auctioning generated Rs. 25.95 lakh between November 2025 and August 2026.
  • 1,493 cleanliness drives were conducted from November 2025 to August 2026.
  • Special Campaigns 1.0 to 4.0 were held from 2021 to 2024.

Exam Angle

Department
Department of Food and Public Distribution
Campaign
Special Campaign 6
Campaign Dates
2nd October, 2026 to 31st October, 2026
Special Campaign 5.0 Revenue
Rs. 1.67 crore

A. From 2nd October, 2026 to 31st October, 2026.

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