The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) conducted Special Campaign 5.0 from October 2nd to 31st, 2025, as per the guidelines from the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). The campaign focused on cleanliness, sustainability, and efficient disposal of pending matters. MoPSW and its associated offices participated.
Key areas of focus were disposal of e-waste, record management, space optimization, and accelerated grievance redressal. The campaign achieved the following: 228 campaigns were conducted, 28,489 files were reviewed, 10,755 files were closed, ₹4.14 crore was generated through scrap disposal, and 1.11 lakh sq. ft. of space was freed.
Best practices included the installation of a Vermicomposting Unit, involvement of NGOs in transforming waste, launch of a Special Campaign 5.0 Rath, removal of dead sea grass, creation of unique structures from scrap material, and e-waste management.
Posted on November 12, 2025, at 7:53 PM by PIB Delhi. Release ID: 2189365. Visitor Counter: 176.
Key Entities Referenced
Special Campaign 5.0: A government initiative focused on cleanliness, sustainability, and efficient disposal of pending matters.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW): The primary ministry responsible for driving and implementing Special Campaign 5.0 within its sector.
Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG): The department that issued the guidelines for the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters 5.0 (SCDPM 5.0).
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
drives Special Campaign 5.0 with strong
commitment to Cleanliness and Good
Governance
Posted On: 12 NOV 2025 7:53PM by PIB Delhi
As per the guidelines issued by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
(DARPG) under the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters 5.0 (SCDPM 5.0), the
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) and its attached/subordinate offices,
autonomous bodies and public sector undertakings actively participated in the campaign held from
2nd to 31st October 2025. The campaign focused on institutionalizing cleanliness, promoting
sustainability, and ensuring efficient disposal of pending matters across the Ministry and its affiliated
organizations.
The Special Campaign 5.0 emphasized key areas such as disposal of e-waste, record management,
space optimization, and accelerated grievance redressal, aligning with the Government of India’s
vision of Swachhata, Digital Transformation and Good Governance.
During the campaign, MoPSW achieved significant results. Apart from successfully disposing of
pending public grievances and other references, a total of 228 campaigns were conducted across
various offices. 28,489 physical and e-files were reviewed, out of which 10,755 files were closed or
weeded out. The Ministry also generated revenue worth ₹4.14 crore through scrap disposal and freed
1.11 lakh sq. ft. of space, resulting in improved office space management and a cleaner, more
environment-friendly workspace.
Several best practices were undertaken by the Ministry and its organizations during Special Campaign
5.0. These included the installation of a Vermicomposting Unit for solid waste management, active
involvement of NGOs and social enterprises in transforming waste into wealth and utility products,
the launch of a Special Campaign 5.0 Rath, removal of dead sea grass from ocean areas, creation of
unique structures from scrap material, and effective e-waste management initiatives.
Through these concerted efforts, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has reaffirmed its
strong commitment to cleanliness, sustainability, and good governance, ensuring an efficient and
environmentally conscious administrative ecosystem across the maritime sector.
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