DST readies for Special Campaign 6.0 beginning 2nd October 2026, building on the achievements of the extended implementation of Special Campaign 5.0

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) and its affiliated offices sustained the momentum of Special Campaign 5.0 through an extended implementation period from November 2025 to August 2026, focusing on institutionalizing Swachhata and enhancing public administration efficiency. Key achievements include the disposal of 1,426 public grievances, 201 public grievance appeals, 35 VIP references, 17 inter-ministerial consultations, and 7,099 total files. Additionally, the department conducted 324 cleanliness campaigns, freed up 51,989 square feet of office space, and generated ₹19,20,173 in revenue from scrap disposal. Building on these results, DST is preparing to implement Special Campaign 6.0 from October 2 to October 31, 2026.