The Ministry of Tourism successfully concluded Special Campaign 6.0 for Disposal of Pending Matters and Cleanliness, which was undertaken as part of the Government of India's initiative to promote cleanliness, improve administrative efficiency, and ensure timely disposal of pending matters. The campaign involved active participation from the Ministry and its subordinate offices and organizations, including India Tourism Domestic Offices, National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT), Central Institutes of Hotel Management (CIHMs), Indian Culinary Institutes (ICIs), and other associated institutions.
The Ministry recorded significant achievements exceeding its initial targets, achieving 7,125 accomplishments against a target of 5,654. The campaign resulted in the freeing of 63,461 square feet of office space and generated revenue of ₹68,05,834 through scrap disposal. As part of record management streamlining efforts, 3,006 physical files were weeded out and 3,645 electronic files were closed.
Cleanliness activities formed a major component of the campaign with 302 cleanliness activities/sites undertaken or identified across the country. Students from Central Institutes of Hotel Management and stakeholders from the tourism sector participated actively in cleanliness and upkeep activities at institutional premises, government offices, and tourist areas. Plantation drives were organized to improve and rejuvenate public spaces, encouraging greater participation in maintaining clean and sustainable surroundings.
The campaign placed special emphasis on effective record management, disposal of obsolete and unused materials, and optimum utilization of office space. E-waste was identified, segregated, and disposed of as part of the focus on responsible waste management and cleaner working environments. Awareness about the campaign was generated through various social media platforms, highlighting the activities and achievements undertaken by the Ministry and its associated organizations.