The Ministry of Finance's Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) will undertake Special Campaign 5.0 for swachhata (cleanliness) and efficiency from October 2nd to October 31st, 2025. Building upon the successes of Special Campaign 4.0, this initiative aims to institutionalize cleanliness, minimize pendency, and focus on e-waste disposal, space management, record management, and overall office cleanliness.
Special Campaign 4.0, conducted from October 2nd to 31st, 2024, resulted in the review of 55,618 physical files (with 32,615 weeded out) and 22,645 e-files (with 17,549 closed). The campaign included 1,094 cleanliness events and generated revenue of Rs. 12,67,636 through scrap and e-waste disposal, freeing up 29,819 square feet of office space. Key initiatives included the disposal of contraband worth Rs. 465.5 crore, creation of employee facilities like creches and canteens, development of staff parking, clothing donation drives, and plantation drives.
For Special Campaign 5.0, nodal officers have been designated across all CBIC zones and directorates to sensitize field formations, ensure adherence to timelines, and foster innovative ideas to enhance campaign outcomes. The campaign emphasizes widespread publicity through social media to share best practices.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Finance: The government ministry responsible for financial matters.
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC): The agency participating in the Special Campaign 5.0 and responsible for indirect taxes and customs.
Special Campaign 5.0: A campaign focused on swachhata (cleanliness) and efficiency within government offices, commencing October 2, 2025, and ending October 31, 2025.
Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters 4.0: A previous campaign by CBIC focused on disposing of pending matters, institutionalizing cleanliness, and reducing backlogs.
October 2024: The month when Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters 4.0 was launched.
Bhopal CGST Zone, Madhya Pradesh: A zone under CBIC that undertook initiatives during the Special Campaign 4.0, including creating parking space.
Nodal officers: Officers designated in all zones and directorates under CBIC to strengthen coordination and effective implementation of Special Campaign 5.0.
Delhi: Place where the Press Information Bureau (PIB) posted the notification
Ministry of Finance
CBIC and its subordinate offices to undertake
Special Campaign 5.0 for swachhata and efficiency
Posted On: 17 SEP 2025 2:42PM by PIB Delhi
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The Special Campaign 5.0 shall commence from October 2 to October 31st, 2025. The campaign aims to
institutionalise swachhata and minimise pendency, with a special focus on the disposal of e-waste, space
management, record management, and overall cleanliness in and around offices. The Central Board of Indirect
Taxes and Customs (CBIC) shall be enthusiastically participating in the Special Campaign 5.0.
In the previous year, CBIC had made significant strides in the Special Campaign for Disposal of
Pending Matters 4.0, which was actively implemented across all its offices nationwide. Launched on
2nd October 2024 and running through 31st October 2024, the campaign was designed to
institutionalize cleanliness (swachhata) at the workplace and surrounding areas while also reducing
backlogs in key areas such as record management, file weeding, scrap disposal, and creating more
available space.
The joint effort led to significant results on parameters of record management (both physical and e-
files), disposal of scrap (along with e-waste) and the quantum of revenue generated by way of
disposal (during special campaign 4.0):
· 55,618 physical files were reviewed and out of which 32,615 files were weeded out
· 22,645 e-files were reviewed and 17,549 files were closed.
· 1,094 cleanliness campaign events were organised in the office premises and public places
· Rs. 12,67,636/- revenue was generated during the campaign on account of disposal of scrap
including e-waste and non-office scrap resulting in freeing up of additional office space of 29,819
square feet.
Some of the significant initiatives undertaken during the Special campaign 4.0 are as follows:
1. Space management via disposal of contraband goods worth Rs. 465.5 cr. were achieved.2. Space management for the welfare of the employees in offices – creation of Creche & canteen
3. Creation of a parking space for staff by cleaning the unused area by the Bhopal CGST Zone.
4. Donation drive – Clothes were collected and donated to needy people5. Clean and Green Environment- Plantation drive
6. Disposal of Waste – Space management
7. Disposal of E-wasteWide publicity for the efforts made was given on social media platforms especially, to share best practices.
These achievements reflect an unwavering commitment to fostering a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable
environment and has set a robust foundation for the upcoming Special Campaign 5.0.
During the preparatory phase of Special Campaign 5.0, extensive efforts have been undertaken to ensure
that nodal officers across the country are thoroughly sensitised about the objectives, scope, and various
activities envisaged under the campaign. To strengthen coordination and effective implementation, nodal
officers have been designated in all zones and Directorates under CBIC. These officers have been tasked with
the responsibility of guiding and sensitizing field formations, ensuring that the prescribed timelines are strictly
adhered to, and fostering a culture of innovation by encouraging brainstorming sessions for identifying new
initiatives that can further enhance the outcomes of Special Campaign 5.0.
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(Release ID: 2167541)