The Government of India’s Special Swachhata Campaign 6.0 has generated ₹491.28 crore through scrap disposal and covered more than 8.34 lakh cleanliness campaign sites in its first 17 days, marking a significant improvement over the corresponding period last year.
According to the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, the campaign had covered 8,34,509 sites as of October 19, 2026, compared with 2,75,432 sites during the same period of Special Campaign 5.0 in 2025. This represents a 3.03-fold increase in coverage.
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh reviewed the campaign’s progress and highlighted improvements in cleanliness activities, scrap disposal revenue and the utilisation of government office space.
Scrap Disposal Revenue Rises to ₹491.28 Crore
The campaign has generated ₹491.28 crore from scrap disposal, compared with ₹304.72 crore during the corresponding period last year, representing a 1.61-fold increase.
The Ministry of Railways emerged as a major contributor, generating ₹425.06 crore through scrap disposal as of October 19. Meanwhile, the Department of School Education and Literacy reported the highest number of cleanliness campaign sites, with 4,15,353 sites covered.
The figures highlight how the campaign is combining cleanliness initiatives with resource recovery and more efficient management of government assets.
Over 116 Lakh Square Feet of Space Freed
The campaign has also helped government departments reclaim office space by removing obsolete materials and clearing accumulated waste.
As of October 19, a total of 116 lakh square feet of space had been freed, compared with 113.12 lakh square feet during the corresponding period of Special Campaign 5.0.
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) also cleared 1,200 square feet of space on a single floor of its office premises. The initiative aims to ensure that available office space is put to productive use according to operational requirements.
Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasised the importance of improving the campaign’s performance each year and encouraged wider participation across government departments and field establishments.
Campaign Expands Beyond Physical Cleanliness
Special Swachhata Campaign 6.0 has evolved beyond the removal of waste and the cleaning of government premises. Its scope includes reviewing physical and electronic files, clearing pending references, addressing public grievances, managing e-waste and disposing of obsolete materials.
The initiative seeks to reduce administrative pendency while promoting better workplace management and more efficient use of public resources.
The Minister urged government Secretaries to extend campaign activities to field offices and establishments across the country. He also called for dedicated one-day cleanliness drives alongside sustained efforts to improve waste disposal and office management.
Greater attention is being given to the scientific handling of electronic waste and the promotion of technologies that support reuse and recycling.
Special Campaign 6.0 Continues Until October 31
Launched on October 2, 2026, Special Swachhata Campaign 6.0 will continue until October 31. The initiative builds on previous editions aimed at institutionalising cleanliness, improving administrative efficiency and promoting responsible resource management.
The latest progress figures demonstrate the campaign’s expanding reach, with increased site coverage, higher revenue from scrap disposal and additional office space freed for productive use.
Through coordinated action across ministries and government establishments, the campaign seeks to strengthen cleanliness practices while advancing the broader goals of efficient governance, waste reduction and resource optimisation.
