On October 29, 2025, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, organized a cleanliness drive at the Animal Quarantine & Certification Services (AQCS) in New Delhi as part of Special Campaign 5.0. The event was graced by Union Minister of State Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel and Secretary DAHD, Shri Naresh Pal Gangwar. Prof. Baghel inspected the AQCS facilities and praised their cleanliness.
The campaign generated ₹5,54,753 through the disposal of scrap and redundant materials and saw progress in the disposal of pending matters and file review.
The following targets and achievements were made:
* References from MPs: Target - 15, Achievement - 11
* Parliamentary Assurances: Target - 5, Achievement - 3
* State Government References: Target - 8, Achievement - 8
* Public Grievances: Target - 214, Achievement - 214
* PMO References: Target - 3, Achievement - 3
* Public Grievance Appeals: Target - 35, Achievement - 27
* Easing of Rules / Processes: Target - 1, Achievement - 1
* Review of Physical Files: Target - 24,645, Achievement - 24,645
* Review of e-Files: Target - 680, Achievement - 562
* Cleanliness of Sites: Target - 221, Achievement - 221
A tree plantation drive was also held under the initiative #Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, and Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel emphasized the growing challenge of global warming.
The press release was issued on October 30, 2025, at 1:16 PM by PIB Delhi. Aditi Agrawal is the contact person. The release ID is 2184081, and the visitor counter is 235. The release is also available in Urdu, Hindi, and Tamil.
Key Entities Referenced
Special Campaign 5.0: A cleanliness drive and initiative focused on improving the efficiency of governmental operations through various measures, including disposal of pending matters and file review.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying: The government ministry responsible for organizing and overseeing the Special Campaign 5.0, including the activities at Animal Quarantine & Certification Services (AQCS).
Animal Quarantine & Certification Services (AQCS), New Delhi: The location of a cleanliness drive as part of Special Campaign 5.0.
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD): The department within the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, responsible for implementing the Special Campaign 5.0.
'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam': An initiative promoting tree plantation as part of the broader effort to improve cleanliness and environmental awareness.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Union Minister of State Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel
Leads Cleanliness and ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’
Drive at AQCS under Special Campaign 5.0
Posted On: 30 OCT 2025 1:16PM by PIB Delhi
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), under the Ministry of Fisheries,
Animal Husbandry and Dairying, organized a cleanliness drive on 29th October 2025 at the Animal
Quarantine & Certification Services (AQCS), New Delhi as part of Special Campaign 5.0. The event
was graced by Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati
Raj, Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel. Secretary DAHD, Shri Naresh Pal Gangwar along with other senior
officers of the department were also present on this occassion. Prof. Baghel inspected the AQCS
facilities and praised their cleanliness, maintenance and the well-managed infrastructure. He noted
that AQCS acts as India’s gateway for healthy animal imports, ensuring scientific quarantine and
health checks of all consignments.
The drive witnessed active participation from AQCS officers and staff, who cleaned the premises,
disposed off obsolete materials and reorganized work areas. Under Special Campaign 5.0, the
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying has continued to make commendable progress in the
disposal of pending matters, file review, and cleanliness activities across its offices. The campaign has
also generated ₹5,54,753 through the disposal of scrap and redundant materials. The details of
progress achieved under various parameters are as follows:
Parameter Target Achievement
References from MPs 15 11
Parliamentary Assurances 5 3
State Government References 8 8
Public Grievances 214 214
PMO References 3 3
Public Grievance Appeals 35 27Parameter Target Achievement
Easing of Rules / Processes 1 1
Review of Physical Files 24,645 24,645
Review of e-Files 680 562
Cleanliness of Sites 221 221
A tree plantation drive was also held under the initiative #Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam during which a
sapling was planted symbolizing gratitude towards nature and motherhood. In his address, Prof. S. P.
Singh Baghel, emphasized the growing challenge of global warming and the need for collective
environmental responsibility.***
Aditi Agrawal
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