Special Swachhata Campaign 6.0 Achievements
Special Swachhata Campaign 6.0, implemented from October 2 to October 31, 2026, has demonstrated significant improvement over the previous year's campaign. As of October 19, 2026, the campaign covered 8,34,509 cleanliness campaign sites compared to 2,75,432 during the corresponding period of Special Campaign 5.0 in 2025, representing a 3.03-fold increase. Revenue generated through scrap disposal reached ₹491.28 crore, showing a 1.61-fold increase from ₹304.72 crore earned during the same period last year. The campaign also freed 116 lakh square feet of space, slightly higher than the 113.12 lakh square feet freed during the corresponding period of Special Campaign 5.0.
Key Contributors and Departmental Initiatives
The Department of School Education and Literacy reported the highest number of cleanliness campaign sites at 4,15,353, while the Ministry of Railways generated the highest revenue through scrap disposal at ₹425.06 crore. The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) within the Ministry of Personnel freed 1,200 square feet of space on a single floor within its office premises as part of the campaign, focusing on optimizing utilization of available office space according to functional requirements.
Ministerial Review and directives
Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for multiple portfolios including Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, reviewed the mid-campaign progress and emphasized building on previous editions' experience. The campaign has evolved from clearing physical files to include electronic files, e-waste management, and disposal of obsolete materials. The Minister urged Secretaries to ensure wider participation by extending activities to field offices and establishments across the country, organizing dedicated one-day campaigns, and focusing on clearing pending references and public grievances.
Additional Focus Areas
The campaign also emphasizes creating public awareness about cleanliness, responsible waste disposal, and recycling. Dr. Singh highlighted the need to promote scientific management of e-waste and showcase technologies for reusing and recycling waste, including applications involving used cooking oil and plastic. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) adopted electric vehicles for departmental use, contributing to Swachhata objectives. The Department of Science and Technology emphasized assessing office space from the perspective of "utility versus availability" for optimal utilization.
Meeting Participation
The progress review meeting was attended by Secretaries to the Government of India, including Ms. Nivedita Shukla Verma (DARPG), Ms. Rachna Shah (DoPT), Prof. Umesh V. Waghmare (DST), Dr. Srinivasa Kumar Tummala (MoES), Dr. N. Kalaiselvi (DSIR), and Dr. Rajesh Sudhir Gokhale (DBT) attending in person, with other Secretaries joining virtually.