**Summary:**
The Ministry of Coal (MoC) is preparing for Special Campaign 5.0, scheduled for October 2-31, 2025, focusing on e-waste disposal (as per EWaste Management Rules 2022), space management, and enhancing the workplace experience in field offices. This follows the successful Special Campaign 4.0 (October 2, 2024 – August 31, 2025), which achieved significant results in cleanliness, waste management, and environmental responsibility across MoC's Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and field offices.
During Special Campaign 4.0, the Ministry cleaned over 78.46 lakh square feet and disposed of 9,865 metric tons of scrap, generating revenue of Rs. 38.27 crores. The MoC was recognized as a top performer by DARPG, ranking first in space freed and fourth in revenue earned among all Government of India Ministries/Departments. The Ministry also achieved 100% disposal of Public Grievances and PMO References, reviewed 71,632 files, and weeded out 69,227 files. Public outreach included 2163 tweets, 1137 press releases, and 61 PIB statements.
Innovative initiatives during SC 4.0 included AI Bins for waste segregation (CIL), a "Golden Deer and Fawn" sculpture from waste (CMPDIL), a 7-foot sculpture of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose from scrap (BCCL), and conversion of unused space into a table tennis court (BCCL).
From November 2024 to August 2025, the Ministry and its PSUs further cleaned 12.18 lakh square feet, disposed of 10,503 metric tons of scrap generating Rs. 55.918 crores, and repurposed freed spaces for plantations, horticulture, beautification, passages, parking, office sitting, and storage.
Preparatory meetings for Special Campaign 5.0, chaired by JSCoord, were held on August 26, 2025, and September 4, 2025, with senior officers from CIL, its subsidiaries, NLCIL, CCO, and CMPFO. The meetings focused on achievements of Campaign 4.0, sensitizing officers to Campaign 5.0 activities, adhering to timelines, and brainstorming new initiatives.
Key Entities Referenced
Special Campaign 5.0: A government initiative focused on disposal of eWaste, space management, and enhancing workplace experience.
E-Waste Management Rules 2022: Regulatory guidelines by MoEFCC for the management and disposal of electronic waste.
MoEFCC: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, responsible for environmental regulations.
Special Campaign 4.0: A government initiative focused on cleanliness, waste management, and environmental responsibility, held from October 2nd, 2024 to August 31st, 2025.
Ministry of Coal: The government ministry overseeing coal production and related activities.
DARPG: Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, which produced a report ranking ministries based on performance during Special Campaign 4.0.
CIL: Coal India Limited, a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Coal.
BCCL, Dhanbad: Bharat Coking Coal Limited, located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, a subsidiary of Coal India Limited.
Ministry of Coal
Achievements of Special Campaign 4.0 &
Preparation for Special Campaign 5.0
Posted On: 08 SEP 2025 2:34PM by PIB Delhi
The Government of India has announced the launch of Special Campaign 5.0, from 2nd- 31st, October 2025
with a focus on disposal of e-Waste generated as per E-Waste Management Rules 2022 of MoEFCC, space
management and enhancing work place experience of Field offices.
The Special Campaign 4.0, held from October 2nd, 2024 to August 31st, 2025, has set a high benchmark for
the ongoing commitment to cleanliness, waste management, and environmental responsibility. Under the
aegis of the Ministry of Coal, the campaign yielded impressive results across all Public Sector Undertakings
and field offices under its jurisdiction.
Special Campaign 4.0 (2nd October 2023 - 31st October 2024)
During the Special Campaign 4.0, the Ministry cleaned a vast area of more than 78.46 lakh square feet and
over 9,865 metric tons of scrap was disposed off which earned revenue of ₹38.27 crores from Scrap disposal.
As per the DARPG report, the Ministry of Coal emerged as the Top Performer in category of Space Freed and
Fourth position in Revenue Earned during Special Campaign 4.0 amongst all the Ministries/Departments of
Government of India. MoC had the 100% disposal of Public Grievances & PMO References and also 100%
Achievement of target set (files reviewed 71,632 and files weeded out 69,227). The Ministry also excelled in
public outreach, utilizing social media platforms to release 2163 tweets, 1137 press releases and 61 PIB
statements, alongside extensive media coverage, effectively highlighting the campaign’s initiatives and
achievements.
Innovative Initiatives (SC 4.0)
Innovative initiatives included AI Bins installed by CIL for effective waste segregation and plastic bottle
disposal, promoting social inclusion, user-friendly design, and cost-efficiency, Waste to Art (CMPDIL created
a "Golden Deer and Fawn" sculpture from waste materials, 7-foot sculpture of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
was crafted from scrap at BCCL, Dhanbad) and under Efficient Management of Space BCCL converted an
unused area into a table tennis court, fostering employee well-being and work-life balance.
AI Bins, CIL Waste to Art, CMPDI Waste to Art, BCCLBefore After
Efficient Management of Space BCCL
Further, the Ministry and it's PSUs achieved the following during the period from November, 2024 to August,
2025 (SC 4.0):
Cleaning an impressive 12.18 lakh square feet of space, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness.
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Responsible disposal of over 10,503 metric tons of scrap, resulting in revenue generation of Rs.
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55.918 crores.
Utilizing freed spaces for multiple purposes, including like plantations, horticultural activities,
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beautification, wider passages Parking space, office sitting arrangements, storage, etc.
These achievements reflect Ministry of Coal and its PSUs' unwavering commitment to fostering a cleaner,
greener, and more sustainable environment. The success of Special Campaign 4.0 underscores the Ministry's
dedication to environmental responsibility and sets a robust foundation for the upcoming Special Campaign
5.0.
In preparation for Special Campaign 5.0, Ministry of Coal has held preparatory meetings under the
chairmanship of JS(Coord) along with Senior Officers & nodal officers of CIL & its subsidiaries, NLCIL,
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CCO and CMPFO on 26 August 2025 & 4 September 2025.
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In the 1 preparatory meeting officials were briefed on the achievements of the Ministry of Coal during the
Special campaign 4.0 and the nodal officers were sensitized about the different activities of Special Campaign
5.0.
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The 2 preparatory meeting emphasized on adherence of timelines of the Campaign & brain storming on
new initiatives for Special Campaign 5.0.
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