Ministry of Mines Showcases Sustainable Best Practices during the First Fortnight of Special Campaign 6

The Ministry of Mines and its field offices undertook various initiatives during the first fortnight of Special Campaign 6, launched on October 2, 2026, focusing on sustainability, cleanliness, e-waste management, and responsible resource management. Organizations under the Ministry implemented several best practices, including rainwater harvesting by Hindustan Copper Limited in Rajasthan, a plantation drive by the Indian Copper Complex in Jharkhand, the discontinuation of single-use plastics by the Geological Survey of India, a Clean Desk competition and green initiative by NALCO, and waste-to-wealth space transformation by the Indian Bureau of Mines. Additionally, JNARDDC facilitated an e-waste collection drive resulting in the collection of 3,020 kg of e-waste and the disbursement of ₹3,07,855 by recyclers for critical mineral recovery and circular economy promotion.