New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has resolved 11,902 public grievances and 1,666 appeals under ‘Special Campaign 6.0’, an initiative aimed at clearing pending cases, ensuring cleanliness in offices, and enhancing operational efficiency. During this month-long campaign, 78,125 square feet of office space was vacated, and over Rs 10.17 crore in revenue was generated through the disposal of scrap.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Ministry of Home Affairs noted that ‘Special Campaign 6.0’ was conducted from October 2 to October 31. Carried out under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Home Minister Amit Shah, the campaign focused on resolving pending matters, promoting cleanliness, improving office management, and ensuring the swift redressal of public grievances. Particular attention was given to field and remote offices that have direct interaction with the general public.
According to the Ministry, the campaign also saw the resolution of 147 references received from Members of Parliament and 141 references from state governments. Furthermore, 219,644 physical files and 30,385 electronic files were reviewed. By disposing of old and redundant records and implementing better record management, 78,125 square feet of office space was cleared.
Initially, 6,757 sites were identified for the cleanliness drive; this number was later increased to 7,963. The disposal of scrap yielded more than Rs 10.17 crore, of which Rs 2.63 crore was generated from the disposal of e-waste.
The Ministry also mentioned that a one-day intensive drive was conducted on October 13 as part of the campaign. Activities such as tree plantation, extensive cleanliness drives, and the weeding out of old or redundant records were carried out as part of this initiative. All departments under the Ministry, the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and affiliated organizations participated actively in the campaign.
To promote the initiative, approximately 1,200 posts—tagged with #SpecialCampaign6—were shared across various social media platforms, including X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
The Ministry of Home Affairs stated that ‘Special Campaign 6’ has not only helped ensure cleanliness and better organization within offices but has also strengthened a culture of accountability, transparency, and efficiency in administrative operations. The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to upholding effective public service, accountability, cleanliness, and a positive work culture in the future.
