ECL Launches Special Campaign 6.0 to Drive Cleanliness, Sustainability and Operational Efficiency.
Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) has launched Special Campaign 6.0 under the themes of 'Waste to Wealth' and 'eWaste Management' to enhance workplace cleanliness, sustainability, and operational efficiency. The campaign will run in two phases—Preparatory Phase from September 15–30, 2026, and Implementation Phase from October 2–31, 2026—focusing on e-waste management, pendency reduction, space optimisation, and digitalisation.
Why It Matters
Relevant for candidates preparing for government sector exams (UPSC, SSC, state PSC) as it demonstrates government initiatives on environmental sustainability, e-waste management, and administrative reforms in public sector undertakings.
In Simple Words
ECL, a coal company under the Ministry of Coal, is running a special cleanliness and sustainability drive called Special Campaign 6.0. The campaign has two main parts: a preparation phase in mid-to-late September 2026, and an implementation phase in October 2026. It focuses on collecting and disposing of electronic waste properly, reducing pending grievances, freeing up office space by removing old items, and going digital to reduce paper use.
The campaign emphasises teamwork and asks all employees to participate actively. It aims to make workplaces cleaner and more eco-friendly while handling electronic waste responsibly and addressing complaints from the public, MPs, and state governments more quickly.
Key Points
- ECL launched Special Campaign 6.0 under 'Waste to Wealth' and 'eWaste Management' themes
- Campaign focuses on four key areas: E-Waste Management, Pendency Reduction, Space Optimisation, and Digitalisation
- Preparatory Phase: September 15–30, 2026; Implementation Phase: October 2–31, 2026
- CMD Shri Satish Jha formally launched the campaign
- Campaign emphasises systematic collection, segregation, and responsible disposal of electronic waste
- ECL will address pending public grievances, appeals, and communications from MPs and State Governments
- Space optimisation through identification and disposal of scrap and obsolete items
- Promotion of paperless and eco-friendly workplace practices through digitalisation
Exam Angle
A. E-Waste Management, Pendency Reduction, Space Optimisation, and Digitalisation
Source: Press Information Bureau