New Delhi: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh inaugurated the newly established Hindi library, ‘GYANDEEP’, at Sena Bhawan in New Delhi on October 22, 2026, as part of Special Campaign 6 being conducted by the Ministry of Defence from October 2 to 31, 2026.
The initiative aims to promote Hindi books and literature, encourage the use of Hindi in official work and strengthen the culture of working in Hindi. It also seeks to improve the implementation of Rajbhasha (official language) policies and promote excellence in the use of Hindi across the Ministry.
GYANDEEP Hindi Library to Promote Hindi Literature and Official Language
The newly established GYANDEEP library is intended to encourage officials and employees to read Hindi literature and use Hindi more extensively in their official work.
The initiative forms part of the Ministry of Defence’s broader efforts to strengthen the implementation of Rajbhasha and create a working environment that encourages the use of Hindi in official communication.
The inauguration took place during Special Campaign 6, which focuses on cleanliness, better records management, the disposal of obsolete materials and improving the overall efficiency of government offices.
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Special Campaign 6 Frees 35,000 Square Feet of Space in South Block
As part of the ongoing campaign, approximately 35,000 square feet of space has been freed up in South Block through the cleaning and disposal of old records. The space has been handed over to the Project Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum (YYBM).
The campaign has also recorded significant progress in file management and the disposal of obsolete materials. According to the Ministry of Defence, the key achievements include:
- Space cleared: Approximately 35,000 square feet in South Block, handed over to the Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum project.
- E-files closed: 1,361.
- Physical files weeded out: 1,746.
- Revenue generated: ₹4.22 lakh through the disposal of e-waste and other obsolete items.
These measures are aimed at improving the utilisation of office space, reducing the accumulation of outdated records and promoting efficient administrative practices.
Defence Secretary Felicitates Eight Swachhta Veers
During the event, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh felicitated eight Swachhta Veers in recognition of their special contributions to the ongoing campaign.
The recognition highlighted the efforts of individuals who contributed to cleanliness and related activities under the Ministry’s cleanliness and efficiency drive.
Cleanliness and E-Waste Disposal Across Defence Ministry Offices
The Ministry of Defence is also carrying out regular maintenance and cleaning of offices, segregation of e-waste and disposal of obsolete materials across its offices and buildings.
These activities are being undertaken at Sena Bhawan, Kartavya Bhawan-II, Vayu Bhawan and KG Marg, among other locations.
Through Special Campaign 6, the Ministry aims to improve workplace cleanliness, ensure better management of government records, make more efficient use of available space and strengthen administrative effectiveness.
The inauguration of GYANDEEP, alongside the campaign’s cleanliness and records-management initiatives, reflects the Ministry’s efforts to promote Hindi in official work while improving the functioning of government offices.
