The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) along with its Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and Autonomous Bodies (ABs) successfully concluded the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters 6 (SCDPM 6) from October 2 to October 31, 2026. This year's campaign placed special emphasis on effective collection, segregation and disposal of e-waste alongside cleanliness, reduction of pendency, and improved workplace management.
During the implementation phase, MHI and its entities undertook comprehensive reviews of old physical and electronic files, identified unserviceable items, scrap and e-waste, and initiated measures for proper disposal. The campaign achieved significant quantitative results: 1,540 cleanliness campaigns conducted across office campuses and industrial units, 50,19,777 square feet of space freed through scrap disposal, and 4,467 e-waste items collected, segregated and disposed of in accordance with the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. The disposal activities generated total revenue of ₹13,03,93,845.
Specific initiatives included Bridge and Roof Ltd. employees freeing up space at their Chennai office through file weeding, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) HPEP Hyderabad organizing a mass cleanliness drive at Rayasamudram Lake covering approximately 32,290 square feet, and BHEL's PPPU Unit transforming 300 square feet of its Civil Store Area. Andrew Yule & Company Limited (AYCL) conducted cleanliness drives and file weeding at its Rajgarh Tea Estate Office in Assam, while Cement Corporation of India Limited (CCIL) Bokajan organized a cleanliness drive at the CCIL Township Children's Park and renovated its HR Department.
The ministry utilized 2,108 social media posts across platforms including X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn to raise awareness about the campaign activities. The initiative aimed to promote cleaner, well-organized and efficient workplaces, reduce pendency, and strengthen sustainable waste management practices with special focus on e-waste handling.