The Department of School Education and Literacy announced on 18 October 2026 that it is implementing Special Campaign 6 from 2 October to 31 October 2026. The initiative focuses on improving administrative efficiency, cleaning school campuses, and managing electronic waste (e-waste) through Eco Clubs for Mission LiFE. A nationwide e-waste awareness and collection drive is scheduled for 28 October 2026. These activities aim to sensitise students and teachers to sustainable practices and ensure discarded electronics are handled by authorised vendors.
Key points
- Campaign Period: 2 October to 31 October 2026
- Nationwide e-waste collection drive: 28 October 2026
- Focus: Reducing official pendency, digitising records, and school cleanliness
- E-waste mural at Kartavya Bhavan 2 created using 50 kg of student-collected waste
When it applies
- Special Campaign 6
- Special Campaign 6
- nationwide e-waste awareness and collection drive
- International e-waste Day
- video conference to review preparations for e-waste drive
Who it affects
- Department of School Education and Literacy, its organisations, and schools
Refers to
- National Education Policy 2020