The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has continued its efforts to strengthen cleanliness, efficiency and responsive administration by sustaining the initiatives undertaken under Special Campaign 5.0. The campaign activities were extended through the period from November 2025 to August 2026, with the Department, its Autonomous Institutions, Subordinate Offices and Field Units undertaking a range of measures to improve administrative functioning.
The initiatives were aligned with the broader vision of institutionalising cleanliness and enhancing efficiency in government offices. The focus remained on reducing pendency, improving record management, addressing public grievances, clearing unnecessary files and materials, and making better use of available office space.
During the extended implementation period, DST and its affiliated organisations recorded substantial progress in the disposal of pending matters. A total of 1,426 public grievances were resolved, reflecting the Department’s continued emphasis on timely grievance redressal. In addition, 201 public grievance appeals were disposed of during the period.
The campaign also contributed to faster disposal of references requiring administrative attention. The Department cleared 35 VIP references and completed 17 inter-ministerial consultations as part of its efforts to reduce pending work and improve coordination across government institutions.
File management was another major area of focus. The Department and its associated organisations disposed of 7,099 files during the campaign period. Of these, 5,455 were physical files, while 1,644 were e-files. The exercise helped reduce accumulated records and supported more systematic management of official documentation.
Alongside the disposal of pending records, extensive cleanliness activities were organised across DST establishments. As many as 324 cleanliness campaigns were conducted at different locations. These drives focused on improving workplace conditions and promoting a culture of cleanliness as an ongoing administrative practice rather than a one-time exercise.
Effective record management also helped the Department free up considerable office space. Through the identification and disposal of obsolete records and redundant materials, approximately 51,989 square feet of office space was released. The exercise is expected to contribute to more efficient utilisation of government premises and create better working environments for officials and staff.
The scientific and systematic disposal of scrap and unwanted materials generated additional revenue for the Department. During the period, the disposal exercise resulted in ₹19,20,173 in revenue. This reflects the dual benefit of removing redundant material from office premises while ensuring that usable value is recovered through appropriate disposal mechanisms.
The achievements under the extended Special Campaign 5.0 have provided a foundation for the Department’s preparations for the next phase of the cleanliness and efficiency drive. DST is now gearing up to undertake activities under Special Campaign 6.0, scheduled to be implemented from 2 October to 31 October 2026.
The upcoming campaign is expected to further strengthen efforts aimed at reducing pendency, improving cleanliness and streamlining the management of official records and resources. DST and its organisations will continue to focus on efficient disposal of pending matters, grievance resolution, workplace cleanliness and optimum utilisation of office space.
Through sustained implementation of these measures, the Department of Science and Technology aims to reinforce a culture of efficient and responsive governance across its network of institutions and offices. The transition from Special Campaign 5.0 to Special Campaign 6.0 underscores the Department’s continued emphasis on making cleanliness, systematic record management and administrative efficiency an integral part of regular government functioning.
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