The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions announced on 19 October 2026 that Special Swachhata Campaign 6.0 has covered 8,34,509 cleanliness sites and earned ₹491.28 crore from scrap disposal in 17 days. The initiative aims to optimize office space, manage e-waste, and clear pending public grievances across government offices. The campaign is being implemented from 2 October to 31 October 2026. It affects government ministries, departments, and field establishments nationwide, which are urged to organize one-day campaigns and adopt sustainable waste-management practices.
Key points
- Revenue earned from scrap disposal: ₹491.28 crore
- Cleanliness sites covered: 8,34,509
- Office space freed: 116 lakh square feet
- Campaign period: 2 October to 31 October 2026
- Ministry of Railways generated ₹425.06 crore through scrap disposal
When it applies
- Special Campaign 6 implementation
- Special Campaign 6 implementation
Who it affects
- Ministries, Departments and their field establishments