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Government Schemes 17 September 2026 · Event date: 16 September 2026
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Ministry of Heavy Industries continues to conduct Nationwide Campaign on Swachhata under Special Campaign 6.0 and Swachhata Hi Seva 2026

The Ministry of Heavy Industries is carrying out nationwide cleanliness and green initiatives under Special Campaign 6.0 and Swachhata Hi Seva 2026. Between December 2025 and August 2026, the Ministry conducted 456 campaigns, weeded out 6,115 files, freed about 6.14 lakh sq. ft. of space, and generated around ₹60.34 crore through scrap disposal.

Why It Matters

This press release contains specific figures regarding file weeding, space freed, and revenue generation by a government ministry under cleanliness campaigns, which can be tested in competitive exam questions related to government initiatives.

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In Simple Words

The Ministry of Heavy Industries is actively promoting cleanliness and workplace efficiency through various nationwide campaigns. Between December 2025 and August 2026, it completed 456 campaigns, cleared thousands of old files, and freed up massive office space.

Additionally, the Ministry generated substantial revenue by selling scrap material. It also participated in Special Campaign 5.0, observed Swachhata Pakhwada, and is taking part in Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 with the theme "Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat."

Key Points

  • The Ministry undertook 456 cleanliness campaigns between December 2025 and August 2026.
  • 6,115 files were weeded out.
  • Approximately 6.14 lakh sq. ft. of office space was freed.
  • Approximately ₹60.34 crore in revenue was generated through scrap disposal.
  • During Special Campaign 5.0 (October 2025), MHI and its CPSEs/ABs secured 6th position in revenue generation (₹9.88 crores) and 2nd position in space freed (44.44 lakh sq. ft.).
  • Special Campaign 6.0 is scheduled from 2nd October to 31st October 2026.
  • Swachhata Pakhwada was observed from 16th to 30th August 2026.
  • The theme for Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026 is "Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat."

Exam Angle

Ministry involved
Ministry of Heavy Industries
Revenue generated (Dec 2025-Aug 2026)
₹60.34 crore
Office space freed (Dec 2025-Aug 2026)
Approximately 6.14 lakh sq. ft.
SHS-2026 theme
Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat

A. Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat

Source: Press Information Bureau

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