The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has launched Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 5.0 to promote cleanliness, efficiency, transparency, and accountability. Building on SCDPM 4.0, which freed up 1,720 sq. ft. of space and renovated office areas, SCDPM 5.0 will focus on reviewing pending references and Public Grievances, Record Retention Schedules (per National Archives of India guidelines), e-files, e-waste disposal, washroom renovation, and seating space optimization.
During the preparatory phase, ending September 30, 2025, all DBT Scientific Directorates, Autonomous Institutes, and Public Sector enterprises will create activity schedules, emphasizing record management (physical and electronic), e-waste disposal, and office space optimization. The implementation phase, from October 2 to October 31, 2025, will focus on achieving targets set in the preparatory phase. The progress of the campaign is being monitored by the Nodal officer.
Achievements of SCDPM 4.0 included: conducting over 108 cleanliness campaigns, resolving pending PMOMP references, clearing 59 Public Grievance petitions and 10 Public Grievance appeals, generating revenue of Rs 15,16,404 from scrap disposal, freeing 84,200 sq ft of space, simplifying 8 rules/processes, reviewing 9152 physical and 814 efiles (weeding out 5200 physical files and closing 328 efiles), and implementing best practices like fire protection awareness programs and waste-to-wealth initiatives.
SCDPM 5.0 aims to improve government systems, promote good practices, and foster a culture of cleanliness and responsibility, contributing to a cleaner and healthier nation. Release ID: 2168166
Key Entities Referenced
Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters SCDPM 5.0: A government initiative focused on cleanliness, efficiency, transparency, and accountability through disposal of pending matters.
Department of Biotechnology: The primary government department responsible for implementing and overseeing the Special Campaign 5.0.
National Archives of India: Provides guidelines for Record Retention Schedules, which are being reviewed as part of the Special Campaign 5.0.
Special Campaign 4.0: The previous edition of the Special Campaign, whose achievements are referenced for comparison and context.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Department of Bio-technology Charts roadmap for
Special Campaign 5.0
Posted On: 18 SEP 2025 6:03PM by PIB Delhi
Reaffirming its commitment towards cleanliness, institutionalizing efficiency, transparency, and
accountability within the Government, the Department of Biotechnology has launched the fifth edition of
Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM 5.0).
The Department has been upholding the spirit of SCDPM campaigns over the years. Last year, during
SCDPM 4.0, 1,720 sq. ft. space was freed up by disposing off the old furniture and scrap items. Conference
rooms were renovated and the entire office premises were enhanced with removing redundant furniture lying
in the common passages, improved lighting and potted plants. Two scrap storerooms were cleaned thoroughly
and converted into officers’ room and Ladies Common Room. Long pending PG complaints and physical files
were reviewed and disposed off. This year, besides review of pending references and PG grievances, the
emphasis is on review of Record Retention Schedules as per the guidelines of National Archives of India,
review of e-files, disposal of e-waste, renovation of washrooms and optimization of seating space.
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In the preparatory phase ending on 30 September 2025, all the Scientific Directorates, Autonomous
Institutes, Public Sector enterprises under DBT have been directed to prepare their schedules of activities with
special focus on record management of physical files as well as e-files, disposal of e-waste and optimization
of seating space in office premises.
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During the implementation phase (2 October- 31 October), all out efforts will be made to achieve the
targets set during the preparatory phase. The progress of the campaign is being monitored on a regular basis
by the Nodal officer.
Achievements of Special Campaign 4.0
i. More than 108 cleanliness campaigns were conducted and pending PMO/MP’s references were disposed
of during the period.
ii. 59 Public Grievance petitions and 10 Public Grievance appeals were cleared.
iii. The offices earned revenue amounting to Rs 15,16,404/- on disposal of scrap and redundant items.
84,200 sq feet space has been freed. Besides, 8 rules/processes have been simplified.
iv. With regard to record management, the Department along with its organizations, reviewed 9152
physical and 814 efiles out of which, 5200 physical files have been weeded out and 328 efiles have
been closed.
v. The Department of Biotechnology has not only done the cleanliness and disposal of pendency, but also
showed various best practices during the Special Campaign 4.0 viz. organizing awareness program on
Fire Protection and Prevention (by BRIC-IBSD), wonderful creative work (namely- “Waste to Wealth”)
from the waste iron rods/materials left during the construction sites (by BRIC-NIAB) etc.
The special campaign 5.0 aims to improve systems within government offices, promote wide and lasting
adoption of good practices, and encourage a culture of cleanliness and responsibility. It also seeks to create a
positive environment that supports long-term changes in behavior, in line with the goal of building a cleaner
and healthier nation. The Department is fully committed to ensuring the success of Special Campaign 5.0.***
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(Release ID: 2168166)