Ministry of Heavy Industries and its CPSEs and Autonomous Bodies Strengthen Preparations for Special Campaign 6
The Ministry of Heavy Industries and its CPSEs and Autonomous Bodies have started the preparatory phase of Special Campaign 6 for disposing of pending matters and improving workplace management. The campaign, running from September 15 to September 30, 2026, focuses heavily on e-waste management, cleanliness, and reducing pending files. Specific targets include reviewing thousands of physical and electronic files and freeing up office space.
Why It Matters
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In Simple Words
The Ministry of Heavy Industries and its associated bodies have begun preparations for Special Campaign 6 to clean up offices and clear pending matters. This preparatory phase runs from September 15 to September 30, 2026.
The campaign places a special focus on e-waste management along with reviewing old files, removing scrap, and freeing up office space. Regular review meetings are held to ensure everything is ready for the main implementation phase from October 2 to October 31, 2026.
Key Points
- Preparatory phase dates: 15th September to 30th September 2026
- Implementation phase dates: 2nd October to 31st October 2026
- 272 sites identified for intensive cleanliness drives
- 18,22,374 sq. ft. of space identified for freeing up
- 4,003 physical files identified for review and weeding out
- 51,582 e-files identified for closure
- 439 e-waste items identified for collection, segregation, and disposal
- E-waste disposal follows the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022
Exam Angle
A. 15th September to 30th September 2026
Source: Press Information Bureau