Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Department of Food and Public Distribution Prepares for Special Campaign 6
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The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) is preparing for Special Campaign 6, scheduled from 2nd October to 31st October 2026. The campaign focuses on institutionalizing Swachhata, clearing pending matters, record management, space optimization, e-waste disposal, and beautification of office premises. Building on the previous Special Campaign 5.0—which weeded out 1,23,853 files, freed 49,830 square feet of space, and generated Rs. 1.67 crore in revenue—the Department continued sustained efforts between November 2025 and August 2026 by freeing an additional 72,577 square feet, conducting 1,493 cleanliness drives, and generating further revenue from scrap disposal.