Government Schemes 24 September 2026 · Event date: 23 September 2026

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) geared up to actively participate in Special Campaign 6, being organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG)

The Ministry of Home Affairs is preparing to participate in Special Campaign 6, organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, to promote cleanliness, minimize pendency, and streamline work. The campaign will run across a preparation phase from September 15 to September 30, 2026, and an implementation phase from October 2 to October 31, 2026. The initiative focuses on sustainable workplaces, addressing pending grievances and references, and improving record management under high-level monitoring.

Why It Matters

This press release covers government administrative initiatives, cleanliness campaigns, and reduction of pendency, which can appear in current affairs sections of competitive examinations.

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In Simple Words

The Ministry of Home Affairs is getting ready to take part in Special Campaign 6, organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances. The campaign aims to promote cleanliness, reduce pending matters, and streamline work in government offices.

It includes a preparation phase from September 15 to September 30, 2026, and an implementation phase from October 2 to October 31, 2026. Key focus areas include addressing public grievances, MP references, and improving record management, with monitoring at the highest level.

Key Points

  • Organizing body of Special Campaign 6: Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG)
  • Preparation Phase dates: 15 September to 30 September 2026
  • Implementation Phase dates: 2 October to 31 October 2026
  • Number of Swachhta campaigns conducted between November 2025 and August 2026: 761
  • Number of MP references disposed of between November 2025 and August 2026: 299
  • Number of State Government references disposed of between November 2025 and August 2026: 336
  • Public grievances disposed of between November 2025 and August 2026: 52,050
  • Office space freed up in MHA and CAPF offices: 1,02,084 sq. ft.

Exam Angle

Organizing body
Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG)
Ministry involved
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
Preparation Phase
15 September to 30 September 2026
Implementation Phase
2 October to 31 October 2026

A. 2 October to 31 October 2026

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