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Department of Health & Family Welfare to launch Special Campaign 6 from 2nd to 31st October 2026 to promote Swachhata and minimize pendency in Government offices

Department of Health & Family Welfare to launch Special Campaign 6 from 2nd to 31st October 2026 to promote Swachhata and minimize pendency in Government offices
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The Department of Health and Family Welfare is launching Special Campaign 6 from October 2 to October 31, 2026, following ongoing cleanliness and pendency reduction efforts since 2021. Between November 2025 and August 2026, the department disposed of tens of thousands of public grievances, weeded out 27,531 files, conducted 659 cleanliness campaigns, and freed up 24,299 square feet of space while generating revenue from scrap.

Why It Matters

Important for candidates tracking government initiatives, administrative reforms, and cleanliness campaigns in Indian governance.

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In Simple Words

The Department of Health and Family Welfare is launching Special Campaign 6 from October 2 to 31, 2026. This initiative focuses on promoting cleanliness, managing records efficiently, and reducing pendency in government offices and institutions.

Between November 2025 and August 2026, the department reviewed 65,329 files, weeded out 27,531 files, and resolved thousands of public grievances, MP references, and appeals. Additionally, 659 cleanliness campaigns cleared scrap worth ₹21.26 lakh and freed up 24,299 square feet of space.

Key Points

  • Special Campaign 6 will be launched from 2nd to 31st October 2026.
  • The campaign focuses on promoting Swachhata and minimizing pendency in Government offices.
  • DoHFW reviewed 65,329 files between November 2025 and August 2026.
  • 27,531 files were weeded out during the November 2025 to August 2026 period.
  • 47,537 public grievances and 3,635 associated appeals were disposed of.
  • 543 MP References, 19 Parliamentary Assurances, and 46 State Government References were disposed of.
  • 659 cleanliness campaigns freed up 24,299 square feet of space.
  • Disposal of scrap material generated ₹21.26 lakh in revenue.

Exam Angle

Ministry involved
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Campaign duration
2nd to 31st October 2026
Preparatory Phase dates
September 15 to September 30, 2026
Space freed up
24,299 square feet

A. From 2nd to 31st October 2026

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