Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
DARE/ICAR Committed Towards Swachhata and Reducing Pendency During Special Campaign 6.0
PrelimsMainsGS2GovernanceGovernment Schemes
Source-grounded summary
The Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) are participating in Special Campaign 6.0, scheduled from 2nd October to 31st October 2026, focusing on cleanliness (Swachhata) and reducing pendency in government offices. Building upon the outcomes of Special Campaign 5.0—which involved disposing of public grievances, conducting waste-to-wealth and tree plantation activities, managing records through the e-File system, freeing up office space, and clearing scrap—DARE and ICAR aim to further strengthen efficient record management, paperless functioning, and office space utilization.