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Launch of Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM 6): Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare to set targets for campaign activities

Launch of Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM 6): Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare to set targets for campaign activities
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The Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare has started the preparatory phase for the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM 6) for 2026. The main campaign will take place from October 2, 2026, to October 31, 2026, focusing on pendency reduction, records management, cleanliness sites, and rules enhancement for pensioners. Specific targets include resolving thousands of grievances and files, alongside cleanliness and plantation drives.

Why It Matters

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In Simple Words

The Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) has launched the preparatory phase for Special Campaign 6 (SCDPM 6) following the initiative by DARPG. The main campaign runs from October 2 to October 31, 2026.

Activities include reducing pendency, improving records management, and promoting cleanliness. DoPPW targets include 6,500 public grievances, 800 appeals, 847 physical files, and 653 electronic files, alongside nationwide cleanliness sites and plantation drives.

Key Points

  • DoPPW commenced the preparatory phase of Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM 6) for 2026.
  • The main campaign is scheduled from 2nd October 2026 to 31st October 2026.
  • DoPPW identified 21 nationwide cleanliness sites in coordination with Central Government Pensioners' Associations.
  • Dr. Jitendra Singh is the MoS (PP) and Smt. Nivedita Shukla Verma is the Secretary (Pension).
  • Plantation drive is scheduled at CSOI Vinay Marg Sports Complex, New Delhi on 02.10.2026.
  • Target for public grievances disposal is set at 6,500 and for appeals at 800.
  • 847 physical files and 653 electronic files have been identified for review.
  • Expected revenue from campaign activities is ₹25,000, and 23 OMs for ease of living are to be issued.

Exam Angle

Campaign
Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM 6)
Main Campaign Dates
02.10.2026 to 31.10.2026
Department involved
Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW)
Grievance disposal target
6,500 public grievances

A. 6,500 public grievances

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