Ministry of Textiles Special Campaign 6 Achievements
The Ministry of Textiles successfully concluded Special Campaign 6, conducted from 2nd to 31st October 2026, with participation from its attached and subordinate offices, autonomous bodies, and Public Sector Undertakings. The campaign focused on promoting cleanliness, improving administrative efficiency, reducing pendency, strengthening record management, and encouraging sustainable waste disposal.
Under the campaign, the Ministry and its associated organizations generated ₹10,15,814 through scrap disposal and freed 44,025 square feet of office space. Out of 20,950 physical files reviewed, 8,080 were weeded out, while 6,727 e-files were reviewed and 996 were closed. Cleanliness activities were conducted at 242 sites across all participating organizations.
The Ministry achieved 100% disposal of Public Grievances and Public Grievance Appeals against the targets set. Implementation reports for 9 out of 26 Parliamentary Assurances were sent to the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.
In e-waste management initiatives, revenue of ₹3,62,096 has been realized so far, with remaining anticipated revenue under recovery and expected to be credited in due course. A dedicated textile waste collection initiative, "Textiles for Tomorrow," was undertaken in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, collecting 1,003 kg of post-consumer textile waste to promote reuse, recycling, and sustainable management.
The campaign commenced on 2nd October 2026 at NIFT Delhi with a tree plantation drive inaugurated by the Secretary (Textiles). Additional activities included a Cyber Security Awareness Workshop to sensitize officers and staff about cyber threats, phishing, password security, and safe digital practices. NIFT also undertook a 'Craft from Waste' activity, transforming discarded materials into useful and decorative articles.
Publicity and outreach efforts included 12 PIB releases and 2,960 social media posts comprising 2,055 static creative posts and 690 reels/shorts. The campaign achieved 2,80,697 reach/impressions and 40,854 engagements through likes, shares, and comments.