On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, MoEFCC commences Implementation Phase of Special Campaign 6 to Institutionalize Swachhata, minimize pendency and promote scientific E-Waste Management

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, MoEFCC commences Implementation Phase of Special Campaign 6 to Institutionalize Swachhata, minimize pendency and promote scientific E- Waste Management

Posted On: 02 OCT 2026 9:12AM by PIB Delhi On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, 2026, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) today commenced the Implementation Phase of Special Campaign 6 with an emphasis on sanitation and hygiene. The Campaign aims to institutionalize Swachhata and minimize pendency across all its subordinate offices, autonomous organisations, regional offices and other field and outstation offices with particular focus on offices having public interface or providing public services.

The Campaign also seeks to promote sustained behavioural change inspired by Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), with a focus on conserving energy and water, saying no to single-use plastics, promoting sustainable food systems, reducing waste and e-waste, and encouraging the adoption of healthy and environmentally responsible lifestyles.

Special Campaign 6 is being undertaken in accordance with the guidelines of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). This year's Campaign focuses on “Effective Collection, Segregation and Disposal of E-Waste”, along with cleanliness of campaign sites, disposal of pending matters, records management, space management, process simplification and disposal of redundant items and furniture.

MoEFCC has identified the following targets under various parameters, including cleanliness, pendency

liquidation and record management for implementation during this Phase:- Parameter Target identified Cleanliness of campaign sites 132 References from Members of Parliament 37 Parliamentary Assurances 16 Inter-Ministerial/Cabinet References 0State Government References 4 Public Grievances 445 Public Grievance Appeals 96 PMO References 2 Physical Files identified for Review 12234 E-Files identified for Review 14164 E-Waste Management 1425 Information Technology and Telecommunication Equipment Consumer Electrical and Electronics and Photovoltaic Panels 1058 Large and Small Electrical and Electronic Equipment 333 Electrical and Electronic Tools 42 Toys, Leisure and Sports Equipment 13 Medical Devices 3 Laboratory Instruments 23 Other 374 The E-Waste identified by the Organisations and Offices will be processed in accordance with the applicable Rules and the SOP finalized by DARPG.

Nodal Officers have been designated to coordinate and monitor the activities, ensure timely reporting and facilitate achievement of the identified targets. The Ministry will continue to monitor progress during the Implementation Phase through the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) Portal of DARPG, which will be updated regularly during this Phase.

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