The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), Ministry of Finance will undertake Special Campaign 5.0 from October 2nd to 31st, 2025, focusing on the disposal of e-waste as per the E-waste Management Rules, 2022 of MoEFCC, efficient space management, and enhancing workplace experience. The campaign aims to institutionalize swachhata and minimize pendency, with a special focus on the disposal of e-waste, space management, record management, and overall cleanliness in and around offices.
Previously, Special Campaign 4.0 was held from October 2nd to 31st, 2024.
Achievements of DPE during Special Campaign 4.0 (November, 2024 – August, 2025)
1. Digitisation & Record Management: 924 physical files were digitized (100%).332 remaining files
were weeded out (100%).
2. Efficient Management of Space: During the modernization/renovation of DPE premises housed in
Block 14 (Ground, 3rd, 4th, and 5th floors), compactors were removed and 8,064 sq. ft. of office space
was freed.
3. Waste to Wealth: Revenue of ₹20,125 was generated through the disposal of scrap materials.
4. Enhancement of Office Premises: The courtyard on the Ground Floor of the Department was renovated.
5. Environment-Friendly Practices: Initiatives undertaken to discontinue the use of single-use plastics and bottles, promoting sustainable practices.
6. Citizen-Centric Initiatives: A waste dumping area near the Mini Market was identified as a
Cleanliness Target Unit (CTU).The site was cleaned, and waste bins were distributed to shop owners.A total of 5 sites (indoor and outdoor) were cleaned and developed during the campaign.
DPE has issued instructions to all divisions to follow SCDPM instructions and submit status reports. The Nodal Officer of DPE attended the launch of the web-portal for Special Campaign 5.0 on September 15th, 2025. A total of 43 items of e-waste, comprising 18 All-in-One computers, 19 obsolete printers, and 6 desktop computers, have been identified for scrapping.
The DPE is committed to identifying targets during the preparatory phase from September 15th to 30th, 2025, to be achieved during the implementation phase from October 2nd to 31st, 2025. The information was posted on September 23rd, 2025, at 6:52 PM by PIB Delhi.
Key Entities Referenced
Special Campaign 5.0: A government initiative focused on swachhata (cleanliness) and efficiency, with an emphasis on e-waste disposal and space management.
Department of Public Enterprises (DPE): The central ministry undertaking and participating in Special Campaign 5.0.
E-waste Management Rules, 2022: A set of regulations under MoEFCC that set the guideline for disposal of e-waste.
Ministry of Finance: The central ministry that DPE falls under.
Ministry of Finance
Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) to undertake
Special Campaign 5.0 for swachhata and efficiency
Posted On: 23 SEP 2025 6:52PM by PIB Delhi
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The Special Campaign 5.0 shall commence from 2 to 31 October, 2025 with a focus on “Disposal of E-
waste Generated as per the E-waste Management Rules, 2022 of MoEFCC”, “Efficient Space management
and enhancing workplace experience of field offices”. 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 Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), Ministry of
Finance, shall be enthusiastically participating in the Special Campaign 5.0.
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Previously, Special Campaign 4.0 held from 2 to 31 October, 2024, was successfully organised in DPE.
Achievements of DPE during Special Campaign 4.0 (November, 2024 – August, 2025)
1. Digitisation & Record Management: 924 physical files were digitized (100%).332 remaining files
were weeded out (100%).
2. Efficient Management of Space: During the modernization/renovation of DPE premises housed in
Block 14 (Ground, 3rd, 4th, and 5th floors), compactors were removed and 8,064 sq. ft. of office space
was freed.
3. Waste to Wealth: Revenue of ₹20,125 was generated through the disposal of scrap materials.
4. Enhancement of Office Premises: The courtyard on the Ground Floor of the Department was
renovated.
5. Environment-Friendly Practices: Initiatives undertaken to discontinue the use of single-use plastics
and bottles, promoting sustainable practices.
6. Citizen-Centric Initiatives: A waste dumping area near the Mini Market was identified as a
Cleanliness Target Unit (CTU).The site was cleaned, and waste bins were distributed to shop owners.A
total of 5 sites (indoor and outdoor) were cleaned and developed during the campaign.
Preparation for Special Campaign 5.0
i. DPE has issued the directions to all the divisions to follow the instructions of SCDPM keeping in mind
the theme of the SCDPM 5.0 and to submit status report after the completion of the preparatory phase so
that the target may be set in the portal.
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ii. The Nodal Officer of DPE attended the launch of the Web-portal for Special Campaign 5.0 on 15
September, 2025.
iii. A total of 43 items of e-waste, comprising 18 All-in-One computers, 19 obsolete printers, and 6 desktop
computers, have been identified for scrapping.
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The DPE is fully committed to put efforts to identify the targets during the preparatory phase from 15
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September, 2025 to 30 September, 2025 of the Special Campaign 5.0 which will be achieved during the
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period of implementation phase from 2 October, 2025 to 31 October, 2025.
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