**Summary:**
From November 2024 to August 2025, the Ministry of Culture implemented initiatives under the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM), aligning with the Government of India's objectives for transparency, efficiency, and cleanliness. Monthly progress reports were consistently uploaded to the SCDPM portal.
Key achievements include the resolution of 2000 public grievances, disposal of 111 PMO references, 191 MP references, and 32 State Government references. The Ministry also reviewed 447 physical files and weeded out 100 files to improve record management.
The Ministry undertook Swachhata initiatives, including a Shramdaan Drive & Walkathon on April 16, 2025, which involved cleaning Ministry premises and raising awareness among vendors. On April 24, 2025, sanitation kits, jute bags, and alternatives to single-use plastics were distributed to Housekeeping and MTS staff. A quiz competition on Swachhta Heritage was organized for Ministry employees on April 25, 2025, and a cleanliness inspection was conducted on April 17, 2025, by the internal Cleanliness Committee.
On March 11, 2025, the Hindi Section of Tulsi Sadan Library at the Central Secretariat Library, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi, was partially reopened.
Looking ahead, the Ministry issued instructions on August 20, 2025, for all affiliated organizations to participate in Special Campaign 5.0, scheduled from October 2 to October 31, 2025. A training session on Record Management by the National Archives of India is scheduled for September 29, 2025.
Contact: Sunil Kumar Tiwari, pibcultureatgmaildotcom; Release ID: 2167597
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Culture: The Indian government ministry responsible for preserving and promoting culture and heritage.
Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM): A Government of India initiative to ensure transparency, efficiency, and cleanliness in governance by addressing pending matters.
Special Campaign 4.0: A specific iteration of the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters.
Swachhata campaign: A cleanliness and awareness campaign undertaken by the Ministry of Culture.
Central Secretariat Library, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi: Location where the Hindi Section of Tulsi Sadan Library was partially reopened.
Jawaharlal Nehru University: The university from which Professor Bandana Jha is affiliated.
Special Campaign 5.0: The next iteration of the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters, scheduled from 2nd October to 31st October 2025.
National Archives of India: Organization providing training on Record Management to officials from the Ministry of Culture.
Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Culture Highlights Achievements Under
SCDPM from November 2024 to August 2025
Posted On: 17 SEP 2025 4:18PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Culture has undertaken significant initiatives under the Special Campaign for Disposal of
Pending Matters (SCDPM) during the period from November 2024 to August 2025, in alignment with the
objectives of the Government of India to ensure transparency, efficiency, and cleanliness in governance.
In line with the guidelines of Special Campaign 4.0, the Ministry has consistently uploaded monthly progress
reports on the SCDPM portal, reflecting its unwavering commitment to accountability and process
improvement.
Key Achievements:
Disposal of Pending Matters:
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2000 Public Grievances resolved
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111 PMO references, 191 MP references, and 32 State Government references disposed
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447 physical files reviewed and 100 files weeded out for efficient record management
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Swachhata Initiatives:
Under the Swachhata campaign, the Ministry actively engaged its staff and stakeholders through various
cleanliness and awareness drives:
Shramdaan Drive & Walkathon (16.04.2025): Cleaning of ministry premises and awareness among
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nearby vendors to adopt Swachhata-friendly practices, such as using covered dustbins and
segregating waste.
Distribution of Sanitation Kits (24.04.2025): Hygiene kits, jute bags, and alternatives to single-use
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plastics were distributed to Housekeeping and MTS staff to promote eco-friendly habits.
Quiz Competition on “Swachhta & Heritage” (25.04.2025): Organized for Ministry employees to
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raise awareness and encourage participation in the cleanliness mission.
Cleanliness Inspection (17.04.2025): Conducted across various sections of the Ministry by the
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internal Cleanliness Committee to ensure compliance with Swachhata norms.
Promoting Access to Heritage:
On March 11, 2025, the Hindi Section of Tulsi Sadan Library was partially reopened at the Central Secretariat
Library, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. The event was graced by Professor Bandana Jha from the Indian
Language Centre, Jawaharlal Nehru University, along with Shri Aneish P. Rajan and Shri Dalpat Singh,Directors in the Ministry of Culture.
Looking Ahead – Special Campaign 5.0:
To build on the progress, the Ministry issued comprehensive instructions on 20.08.2025 to all Attached,
Subordinate, and Autonomous Organizations to actively participate in the upcoming Special Campaign 5.0,
scheduled from 2nd October to 31st October 2025.
A training session on Record Management by the National Archives of India is scheduled for 29.09.2025 to
build capacity among officials from the Ministry and its 43 affiliated organizations.
The Ministry of Culture remains steadfast in its commitment to building cleaner, more efficient government
workplaces, improving public service delivery, and enhancing citizen satisfaction in alignment with the
Government’s larger vision.
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Sunil Kumar Tiwari
pibculture[at]gmail[dot]com
(Release ID: 2167597)