The Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence has commenced the implementation phase of Special Campaign 6.0, which runs from October 2 to October 31, 2026. The campaign focuses on Swachhata (cleanliness) and reducing pendency across all offices, with particular emphasis on field and outstation offices that provide public services, in addition to attached and subordinate offices, Autonomous Bodies, and Public Sector Undertakings. This year's campaign specifically highlights the effective collection, segregation, and disposal of e-waste.
During the preparatory phase from September 15 to September 30, 2026, the department conducted various activities including mobilizing offices, officers, and ground functionaries; identifying pending references and cleanliness campaign sites; assessing redundant material for disposal; planning for efficient space management; disposal of scrap; record management; and identifying measures for effective e-waste collection and segregation.
The Department of Defence Production achieved significant outcomes during the previous Special Campaign 5.0, including freeing up 17.42 lakh square feet of space and generating ₹15.62 crore through scrap disposal. Additionally, the department weeded out 27,500 physical files and closed 1,890 electronic files as part of their records management efforts.