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Ministry of Defence

Department of Defence Production continues Special Campaign 6.0 with Focus on Swachhata and Reducing Pendency

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The Department of Defence Production under the Ministry of Defence has initiated the implementation phase of Special Campaign 6.0, running from October 2 to October 31, 2026. The campaign focuses on cleanliness (Swachhata), reducing pendency in offices, and prioritizing the collection, segregation, and disposal of e-waste. Covering field, outstation, attached, and subordinate offices, as well as autonomous bodies and Public Sector Undertakings, the campaign follows a preparatory phase conducted between September 15 and September 30, 2026. The department previously achieved outcomes during Special Campaign 5.0, including freeing 17.42 lakh square feet of space, earning ₹15.62 crore through scrap disposal, weeding out 27,500 physical files, and closing 1,890 electronic files.

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