**Summary:**
The Ministry of Steel will launch Special Campaign 5.0 from October 2 to October 31, 2025, building upon the efforts of Special Campaign 4.0 in October 2024. The initiative aims to enhance cleanliness, sustainability, and efficient governance within the Ministry and its Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). A key focus will be on scientific e-waste management and the adoption of mechanized cleaning practices. Special Campaign 4.0 resulted in progress in clearing pending matters, disposing of obsolete files, and optimizing space, leading to improved record management and service delivery. Sustained efforts following the campaign maintained momentum through record weeding, streamlined scrap disposal, and efficient grievance redressal. Special Campaign 5.0 will prioritize: (1) e-waste management according to environmental standards, (2) scaling up mechanized cleaning, (3) timely disposal of pending references from the PMO, State Governments, Parliament, and VIP matters, alongside old file disposal, and (4) awareness and engagement through digital platforms and outreach. The campaign includes a Preparatory Phase (September 15-30, 2025) for target identification and groundwork, followed by an Implementation Phase (October 2-31, 2025) focused on execution and monitoring. The Ministry of Steel aims to improve Swachhata, grievance redressal, and sustainable practices. Release ID: 2167564.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Steel: The central ministry responsible for steel production and related policies.
Special Campaign 5.0: A campaign focused on cleanliness, sustainability, e-waste management, and efficient governance.
E-Waste Management: A priority area for Special Campaign 5.0, focusing on the scientific disposal and management of electronic waste.
Mechanised Cleaning Practices: A priority area for Special Campaign 5.0, involving the use of modern cleaning methods to maintain workplace hygiene.
Special Campaign 4.0: The previous iteration of the campaign, held in October 2024, that focused on clearance of pending matters and disposal of obsolete files.
Parliament: The legislative body of India, whose pending references are to be cleared during the campaign.
Delhi: Location where the press release was issued.
State Governments: The governments of the individual states within India, whose pending references are to be cleared during the campaign.
Ministry of Steel
Ministry of Steel Launches Special Campaign 5.0
with Focus on E-Waste Management and
Mechanised Cleaning
Posted On: 17 SEP 2025 3:29PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Steel and its Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) are set to participate in Special Campaign
5.0, to be observed from October 2 to October 31, 2025. The campaign aims to further strengthen the
Ministry's commitment to cleanliness, sustainability, and efficient governance, with a renewed emphasis on
scientific e-Waste management and adoption of mechanised cleaning practices.
During Special Campaign 4.0 (October 2024), the Ministry carried out extensive activities across its offices
and PSUs, achieving significant progress in clearance of pending matters, disposal of obsolete files, and space
optimization. These efforts laid the foundation for sustainable record management and improved service
delivery.
In the period following the campaign, sustained efforts were undertaken to maintain this momentum.
Outdated records were weeded out, scrap disposal processes were streamlined, and grievances were addressed
with greater efficiency, reflecting the Ministry's resolve to make Swachhata and administrative efficiency a
continuous process.
Special Campaign 5.0 will build on these achievements with a sharper focus on four priority areas:
E-Waste Management: Ensuring the scientific disposal and management of electronic waste in
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line with environmental standards and sustainability goals.
Mechanised Cleaning Practices: Scaling up the use of modern cleaning methods to maintain
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workplace hygiene and efficiency across facilities.
Timely Disposal of Pendency: Clearing pending references related to the PMO, State
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Governments, Parliament, and VIP matters, while continuing the systematic disposal of old files
and records.
Awareness and Engagement: Utilizing digital platforms and outreach activities to spread
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awareness and foster public participation in cleanliness drives.
The campaign will be conducted in two phases: the Preparatory Phase (September 15-30, 2025), during which
targets will be identified and groundwork undertaken, followed by the Implementation Phase (October 2-31,
2025), focusing on execution, monitoring, and measurable outcomes.
The Ministry of Steel remains committed to setting new standards in Swachhata, grievance redressal, and
sustainable practices, in alignment with the broader goals of efficient and citizen-centric governance.
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(Release ID: 2167564)