The Department of Sports, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, is participating in Special Campaign 5.0 to enhance cleanliness and resolve pending matters. The campaign builds on the achievements of Special Campaign 4.0 and aims to ensure responsible management and scientific disposal of electronic waste, in accordance with the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022. Special Campaign 4.0 commenced with the Fit India Swachhata Freedom Run 5.0 on October 2, 2024, at Major Dhyanchand Stadium. The Department, in collaboration with organizations including the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE), National Sports University (NSU), National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), and the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL), cleared 15 pending Member of Parliament references, resolved 30 Public Grievances, and fulfilled two Parliamentary Assurances. Cleanliness drives were carried out across 44 identified sites, reclaiming 12,000 square feet of space. Scrap disposal generated Rs. 1,76,000 in revenue. 24 Tweets were shared using hashtags #SpecialCampaign4.0 and #SwachhBharat. The Department of Sports is prepared to execute Special Campaign 5.0 effectively, aiming for higher standards in workplace cleanliness. The release was posted on 20 SEP 2025 9:31AM by PIB Delhi and has a Release ID of 2168841.
Key Entities Referenced
Special Campaign 5.0: A cleanliness and resolution campaign by the Department of Sports.
Department of Sports: The primary entity undertaking the Special Campaign 5.0.
E-Waste Management Rules, 2022: Governing regulation for disposal of electronic waste, relevant to Special Campaign 5.0.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: The overseeing ministry for the Department of Sports.
DARPG: Authority outlining the objectives to be achieved by the Department of Sports.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Department of Sports to participate in Special
Campaign 5.0 to enhance cleanliness and resolve
pending matters
Posted On: 20 SEP 2025 9:31AM by PIB Delhi
The Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sport, Government of India, continues to set a
benchmark in fostering responsible governance and streamlining administrative processes. Following the
notable achievements of Special Campaign 4.0, the Department has embarked upon the groundwork for the
preparatory phase of Special Campaign 5.0, with a focused commitment to ensuring responsible management
and scientific disposal of electronic waste, in strict conformity with the provisions of the E-Waste
Management Rules, 2022.
The Department of Sports commenced Special Campaign 4.0 with the spirited launch of the Fit
India Swachhata Freedom Run 5.0 on October 2, 2024, at Major Dhyanchand Stadium, intertwining
the themes of fitness and cleanliness in a powerful symbol of national pride. The Department, in
collaboration with organizations under it - including the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Lakshmibai
National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE), National Sports University (NSU), National Anti-
Doping Agency (NADA), and the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) diligently cleared 15
pending Member of Parliament references, resolved 30 Public Grievances, and fulfilled two
Parliamentary Assurances with senior officials actively overseeing the progress at each step.
On the ground, cleanliness drives were carried out across 44 identified sites spanning field offices
and headquarters of the organizations under this Department. This concerted effort resulted in the
reclamation of 12,000 square feet of space, with many newly available areas repurposed into
valuable utility spaces. In addition, scrap disposal during the campaign generated Rs. 1,76,000 in
revenue, underscoring a commitment to sustainability and resourcefulness in the pursuit of
cleanliness. 24 Tweets were also shared by this Department and Organizations under it across
various social media platforms, leveraging hashtags #SpecialCampaign4.0 and #SwachhBharat to
amplify the campaign’s reach and visibility.
The Department of Sports stands well-prepared to execute Special Campaign 5.0 with utmost effectiveness,
aiming to establish higher standards in workplace cleanliness and to achieve the objectives outlined by
DARPG.
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Rini Choudhury/Anjelina Alexander
(Release ID: 2168841)