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Ministry of MSME Gears Up for Special Campaign 6.0 on Swachhata and Disposal of Pendency

Ministry of MSME Gears Up for Special Campaign 6.0 on Swachhata and Disposal of Pendency
Official visual from the source release · Source: Press Information Bureau

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is preparing for Special Campaign 6.0, scheduled from 2nd to 31st October, 2026, under the Department of Administrative Reforms Public Grievances (DARPG). The campaign aims to enhance cleanliness, citizen experience, and efficient disposal of pending matters and e-waste across government offices. A preparatory phase is currently underway from 15th to 30th September, 2026.

Why It Matters

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In Simple Words

The Ministry of MSME is getting ready for Special Campaign 6.0, which will run from October 2 to October 31, 2026. Led by the Department of Administrative Reforms Public Grievances, this campaign focuses on better cleanliness, improved citizen experience, and proper handling of e-waste and pending official references.

A preparatory phase is taking place from September 15 to 30, 2026, to set up action plans and sensitize staff. Following this, the implementation phase will target file weeding, space management, and clearing public grievances, building on the successful outcomes of the previous Special Campaign 5.0.

Key Points

  • Campaign Name: Special Campaign 6.0
  • Campaign Dates: 2nd to 31st October, 2026
  • Nodal Agency: Department of Administrative Reforms Public Grievances (DARPG)
  • Preparatory Phase Dates: 15–30 September, 2026
  • Special Emphasis: Effective collection, segregation and disposal of e-waste under E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022
  • Special Campaign 5.0 achievements: Reviewed 23,162 physical files, weeded out 4,280 files, and freed 21,045 sq. ft. of space
  • Organizations involved: Office of the Development Commissioner (MSME), KVIC, Coir Board, NSIC, ni-msme, and MGIRI
  • Scrap disposed in Special Campaign 5.0: Worth Rs 22.89 lakh

Exam Angle

Ministry involved
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Nodal Department
Department of Administrative Reforms Public Grievances
Campaign period
2nd to 31st October, 2026
Preparatory phase dates
15–30 September, 2026

A. 2nd to 31st October, 2026

Source: Press Information Bureau

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