New Delhi, October 1: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj will observe Special Campaign 6.0, organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), from 2nd to 31st October 2026. The Campaign seeks to institutionalise Swachhata in Government offices, reduce pendency, make public interaction with these offices smoother, and ensure collection, segregation and disposal of e-waste as per the Rules. Officers and staff of the Ministry actively participated in the cleanliness drive and Shramdaan activities held today, joining the collective effort towards a Swachh Bharat. During the Implementation Phase, beginning on 2nd October, Gandhi Jayanti, and continuing till 31st October 2026, the Ministry will take up 176 Public Grievances, 100 Public Grievance Appeals, 9 Parliamentary Assurances, 15 MP references and 4 State Government references for disposal while also generating space in the building by disposing of redundant material.
The Ministry has been an active participant in every edition of the Special Campaign since 2021.
The Preparatory Phase, held from 15th to 30th September 2026, focused on ensuring the Ministry’s readiness for the Campaign. Dr. Vineet Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, visited the Divisions and Sections of the Ministry at Jeevan Bharati Building, New Delhi on 17th September 2026 to review Ministry’s preparedness for the Campaign. He encouraged officers and staff to ensure a pleasant working environment and keep the office premises clean to enhance productivity. During the Preparatory Phase, the Ministry identified pending matters (including references from Members of Parliament, State Governments and the Prime Minister’s Office, and Parliamentary matters) for resolution. Record management was streamlined, cleanliness drive sites were selected, redundant materials were assessed for disposal, and e-waste items were identified for safe disposal under the E-Waste Management Rules. The relevant data was uploaded on the dedicated portal for the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 6.0. The Implementation Phase will further reinforce the Ministry’s commitment to Swachhata, efficient governance and improved workplace management, fostering a cleaner and more productive work environment.
