The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) successfully achieved 100% of its targets under Special Campaign 6, an efficiency initiative launched by Union Minister of State for Science & Technology Dr. Jitender Singh on October 2, 2026. The campaign was implemented across DSIR headquarters and its subordinate organizations including CSIR (an autonomous body), Central Electronics Limited (CEL), and NRDC.
During the implementation phase, DSIR achieved complete disposal of pendency in public grievances, references from MPs, and record management. The department significantly exceeded file review targets, examining 13,956 physical files against a target of 9,805 (142% achievement) and 3,274 e-files against a target of 2,493. The campaign generated revenue of ₹76,36,047 through scrap disposal and freed 21,117 square feet of office space. All 150 targeted cleanliness sites across DSIR, CEL, NRDC, and CSIR laboratories nationwide were completed.
The campaign featured three notable best practices: sanitation technologies for urban hygiene developed by CSIR-CMERI Durgapur, bio-bitumen from farm residue for roads developed by CSIR-CRRI and CSIR-IIP, and a coral-reef monitoring robot (C-Bot) developed by CSIR-NIO Goa. The department promoted the campaign through 42 social media tweets and regular PIB updates. The successful implementation demonstrated DSIR's commitment to efficient, accountable, and citizen-centric governance through exceeded targets across multiple parameters.