Finance
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has successfully concluded Special Campaign 6 for Disposal of Pending Matters, conducted from 2nd to 31st October, 2026. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and guidance of Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, the month-long campaign focused on promoting cleanliness and efficient office management, expediting the disposal of pending matters, addressing public grievances and improving the overall functioning of the Ministry and its organisations. Special emphasis was laid on field and outstation offices having direct public interface.
Under Special Campaign 6, Ministry of Home Affairs achieved significant progress in disposal of pending matters, cleanliness and efficient office management. The campaign commenced with a preparatory phase on 15th September 2026, followed by its implementation from 2nd to 31st October 2026, across the Ministry of Home Affairs and its Attached and Subordinate Offices throughout the country.
The campaign was closely monitored at the highest level, with active participation from all Divisions of the Ministry, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and affiliated organisations. Regular progress reports were uploaded on the Special Campaign Portal, hosted by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG).
A total of 6757 sites were initially identified for the Swachhata campaign, which was subsequently expanded to cover 7,963 sites. The major achievements of the campaign are as follows:
- Disposal of references and grievances: 147 references from Members of Parliament, 141 references from State Governments, 11,902 public grievances and 1,666 appeals were disposed of.
- Review of records: 2,19,644 physical files and 30,385 electronic files were reviewed.
- Space management: 78,125 square feet of office space was freed through effective record management and disposal of redundant material.
- Revenue generation: Over ₹10.17 crore was generated through the disposal of scrap, out of which ₹2.63 crore through e-waste disposal.
- Social media outreach: Around 1,200 posts carrying the hashtag #SpecialCampaign6 were shared across various social media platforms, including X, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, to create awareness and highlight the activities and achievements of the campaign.
As part of Special Campaign 6, a special one-day intensive drive was organised on 13th October 2026, with a focus on accelerating the achievement of campaign targets through coordinated efforts across the Ministry and its Attached and Subordinate Offices. The activities undertaken included tree plantation drives, intensive cleanliness campaigns and weeding out of old and redundant records, along with other initiatives aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, improving workplace cleanliness and ensuring efficient records management. The drive witnessed enthusiastic participation across the Ministry and its organisations, contributing significantly to the achievement of the campaign’s objectives.
The Ministry of Home Affairs reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining the momentum generated by Special Campaign 6, with continued emphasis on efficient service delivery, accountability, cleanliness and the promotion of a positive work culture. The active involvement of CAPFs and other affiliated organisations further strengthened the campaign and contributed significantly to its successful implementation.
Special Campaign 6 has not only contributed to cleaner and more organised workplaces but has also reinforced a culture of responsibility, transparency and efficiency across the Ministry and its field formations. The initiative reflects the Ministry’s continued commitment to responsive governance, effective public service delivery and the institutionalisation of good administrative practices.
Source: PIB
