Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited under the Ministry of Coal, has reported significant achievements under Special Campaign 6, a nationwide cleanliness and administrative efficiency initiative. The company surpassed its cleanliness targets by achieving 107% of targeted site coverage, completing cleanliness activities at 32 sites against a target of 30. In area reclamation, ECL cleared 3,98,505 square feet of space against the identified target of 2,08,052 square feet, registering 191.5% achievement.
The campaign generated substantial financial returns through systematic scrap disposal, with ECL disposing of 466 metric tonnes of scrap against an identified quantity of 850 metric tonnes, generating revenue of ₹2,30,03,038. This exercise facilitated better utilization of available infrastructure and improved workplace management.
Significant progress was recorded in administrative efficiency measures, with ECL reviewing 1,071 physical files against a target of 1,200 (89.25% achievement) and weeding out 820 obsolete physical files against a target of 1,000. On digital governance, the company reviewed 3,247 e-files against a target of 3,800 (85.45% achievement) and closed 2,436 e-files against a target of 3,600. In aggregate, ECL reviewed 4,318 physical and electronic files and completed weeding out or closure of 3,256 files, contributing to more organized records management.
The campaign has provided impetus to ECL's ongoing efforts to institutionalize cleanliness, optimize resources, and promote efficiency across its establishments. The company remains focused on surpassing remaining targets during the final campaign period, particularly in scrap disposal, physical file management, and e-file closure.