**Executive Summary**
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) released the 28th edition of the "Secretariat Reforms" report for February 2026. The report details progress in the "Swachhata" campaign, pendency reduction, and digital governance initiatives across central ministries. Significant milestones include the disposal of over 5 lakh public grievances and the generation of Rs 92.62 crore from scrap sales in February alone.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Swachhata and Pendency Reduction**
* **Cleanliness Drives:** Successful implementation of cleanliness drives at 4,291 sites nationwide.
* **Revenue Generation:** Earned Rs 92.62 crore from scrap disposal in February 2026, contributing to a cumulative total of Rs 4,497.9 crore since 2021.
* **Space Management:** Freed approximately 16.34 lakh sq. ft. of office space; the Ministry of Coal was the top contributor, freeing 12,98,377 sq. ft.
* **Record Management:** Reviewed 2,43,247 physical files and weeded out 1,28,131 files during the month.
* **Grievance Redressal:** Disposed of 5,04,420 public grievances and appeals, along with 1,045 MP references and 724 state government references.
**Efficiency and e-Office Implementation**
* **Delayering:** Reduced average file transaction levels from 7.19 in 2021 to 4.13 as of February 2026.
* **Digital Adoption:** 93.78% of all files created in February 2026 were e-Files, and 95.30% of receipts were e-Receipts.
* **Departmental Performance:** 66 Ministries/Departments achieved at least 90% e-File adoption, while 16 Ministries achieved 100% e-Receipt usage.
* **Inter-ministerial Coordination:** Recorded 8,280 inter-ministerial file movements, indicating streamlined administrative processes.
**Best Practices in Office Enhancement**
* **Beautification:** Wall beautification projects were completed at the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited, Mumbai.
* **Functional Conversion:** The Department of Commerce transformed an old storage room into a working space at the MPEZ Special Economic Zone, Chennai.
**Impact Analysis**
**Central Ministries and Departments**
**Impact**
Ministries are experiencing significantly reduced physical congestion and improved administrative speed through delayering and e-Office adoption. They have generated substantial revenue and freed up high-value real estate.
**Action Required**
Maintain the momentum of digital adoption to reach 100% e-File and e-Receipt targets and continue following Cabinet Secretariat directions on e-Office implementation.
**The Public**
**Impact**
Citizens benefit from a more responsive and transparent administration, evidenced by the large-scale disposal of over 5 lakh grievances and appeals in a single month.
**Action Required**
No specific action is required from the public, as they are the beneficiaries of improved governance efficiency.
**DARPG and Cabinet Secretariat**
**Impact**
These bodies act as the monitoring and directing authorities, seeing the successful realization of "Minimum Levels" of pendency and "Maximum Efficiency" in decision-making.
**Action Required**
Continue to analyze monthly metrics and provide ongoing directions to ensure the long-term sustainability of these administrative reforms.
Key Entities Referenced
Secretariat Reforms Monthly Report: A monthly report issued by DARPG that analyzes ongoing governance initiatives, including Swachhata campaigns and e-Office implementation.
Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG): The nodal department responsible for releasing the Secretariat Reforms report and overseeing administrative transformation initiatives.
Swachhata campaign: A major initiative focused on cleanliness drives, reducing pendency, and generating revenue through scrap disposal across government offices.
e-Office Implementation: A digital governance initiative aimed at increasing efficiency in decision-making through electronic receipt and file management.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
28th Edition of the 'Secretariat Reforms' Monthly
Report for February 2026 Released
Total revenue earned from scrap sale in Swachhata campaign
from 2021- February 2026 stands at Rs 4,497.9 crore
Rs 292.83 crore revenue earned form scrap disposal during
Dec 2025-Feb 2026
1.28 lac files weeded out in Swachhata campaign in 4,291
offices during February 2026
Posted On: 24 MAR 2026 3:48PM by PIB Delhi
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), under the Ministry of
Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, has released the 28th edition of its monthly ‘Secretariat
Reforms’ report for February 2026. The report provides an extensive analysis of the ongoing initiatives
aimed at transforming governance and administration through (i) Swachhata and Reducing Pendency to
Minimum Levels (ii) Increasing Efficiency in Decision Making, (iii) e-Office Implementation and
Analytics,
This edition includes the following:
Best Practices under "Enhancement of Office Spaces"
In Focus: Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT)
Cabinet Secretariat Directions on e-Office Implementation
Key Highlights of the February 2026 Report:
1. Swachhata & Reduction in Pendency:
Cleanliness drives were conducted successfully at 4,291 sites nationwide.Approximately 16.34 lakh sq. ft of office space has been freed, with top contributor being the
Ministry of Coal (12,98,377 sq. ft).
Rs 92.62 Crore in revenue generated from scrap disposal, with significant contributions from
Ministries of Railways; Department of Military Affairs and Ministry of Coal
Effective record management saw 2,43,247 physical files reviewed, with 1,28,131 files weeded out.
Disposal of 5,04,420 public grievances and appeals and , along with the disposal of 1,045 MP
references, 724 state government references.
Parameter/Item SC1.0 - Dec'24- SC 5.0 Dec'25 – Cumulative
SC4.0 Aug'25 Feb’26
Revenue Earned (in Rs. 2,364.05 1,007.1 833.92 292.83 4,497.9
Crore)
2. Best Practices: Enhancement Office Spaces:
Ministries and Departments Enhanced their Office Spaces. Examples include:
Beautification of walls at Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited, Mumbai; Department of
Atomic Energy
Old storage room transformed in working space at MPEZ Special Economic Zone, Chennai;
Department of Commerce
3. Increasing Efficiency in Decision Making and e-Office Implementation & Analytics:
The adoption of delayering initiatives has significantly reduced the average distinct transaction
levels for active files from 7.19 in 2021 to 4.13 as of February 2026.
93.78% of total files created in February 2026 are eFiles.
95.30% of receipts received were e-Receipts, with 66 Ministries/Departments achieving at least
90% e-Files adoption at remarkable levels. 16 Ministries/Department have 100% share of e-
Receipts for February 2026.
Inter-ministerial file movements have been 8,280 files for the month of February 2026, indicating
streamlined administrative processes.
These initiatives underscore the Government of India’s ongoing commitment to digitally enabled,
transparent, efficient, and citizen-focused governance, aligning with the broader goal of administrative
excellence and responsive public administration.
The link for the "Secretariat Reforms" Monthly Report for the month of February, 2026 is given below:
https://darpg.gov.in/sites/default/files/Secretariat_Reforms_Report_Feb_2026.pdf
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