New Delhi: The Ministry of Culture has stepped up preparations for Special Campaign 6.0, launched by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), with a focus on cleanliness, e-waste disposal, records management and disposal of pending references and grievances.
The campaign’s preparatory phase ran from September 16 to 30, 2026, during which the Ministry and its attached, subordinate and autonomous organisations identified targets for the implementation phase. The main campaign will run from October 2 to October 31, 2026.
A special focus this year is being placed on the responsible disposal of e-waste in government offices.
595 Sites Identified for Cleanliness
During the preparatory phase, the Ministry of Culture and its organisations identified 595 sites across the country for cleanliness-related activities.
The campaign will involve offices and institutions under the Ministry, with efforts aimed at improving workplace cleanliness and making better use of available spaces.
The Ministry’s campaign also links physical cleanliness with the systematic management of government records and disposal of files that have completed their retention requirements.
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Over 31,500 Physical Files and 323 E-Files Under Review
Records management forms a major part of Special Campaign 6.0.
The Ministry has identified 31,515 physical files and 323 e-files for review during the campaign.
The exercise will help departments examine records according to applicable retention schedules and identify files that can be weeded out in accordance with prescribed rules.
As part of this effort, officials inspected the record room at the National Archives of India (NAI) and reviewed files according to retention schedule guidelines. Several old files were identified for weeding out.
A dedicated training session on Records Management was also held at the National Archives of India on September 29.
Pending References and Public Grievances Marked for Action
Special Campaign 6.0 will also focus on clearing pending references and grievances.
The Ministry has identified:
- 26 PMO references
- 80 MP references
- 46 Parliamentary Assurances
- 28 State Government references
- 92 Public Grievances
- 44 Public Grievance Appeals
These matters have been earmarked for disposal, redressal or further action during the campaign period.
The exercise is intended to improve administrative efficiency by reducing pending work alongside the physical cleanliness drive.
Ministry Links Campaign With Swachhata Activities
The Ministry of Culture has already undertaken several activities under the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign 2026.
A slogan-writing competition on “Swachhata Mein Sahbhag” was organised for Ministry officers and staff on September 18.
This was followed by a poster-making competition on “Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat” on September 22.
The Ministry also collaborated with the National School of Drama (NSD) for a street play on September 23. The performance at the common lawn of Kartavya Bhavan-02 focused on themes related to cleanliness, heritage and culture and saw participation from officers and staff of various ministries.
Shramdaan and Record-Weeding Drive at National Archives
On September 29, the Ministry organised a Shramdaan and weeding-out drive in coordination with the National Archives of India.
Officials and staff participated in the cleanliness activity at the NAI lawns. At the same time, Ministry officials inspected the record room to review files according to retention schedule guidelines.
The exercise resulted in the identification of several old files for weeding out as per applicable procedures.
The Ministry also conducted the Records Management training session at NAI on the same day, highlighting the importance of systematic preservation, review and disposal of government records.
Plantation and Shramdaan Drive at Purana Qila
The implementation phase of Special Campaign 6.0 will begin on October 2.
As part of the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign, the Ministry plans to organise an “Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath” Shramdaan and Plantation Drive at Purana Qila, Delhi.
The activity will be conducted in coordination with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), with officers and staff of the Ministry participating in the cleanliness and plantation initiative.
The choice of a heritage site also connects the campaign’s cleanliness activities with the Ministry’s wider responsibility for protecting and maintaining India’s cultural heritage.
Daily Progress to Be Monitored
Progress under Special Campaign 6.0 will be monitored on a daily basis.
The Ministry said progress will be uploaded on the Special Campaigns portal (SCDPM) hosted by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances.
The Ministry’s attached, subordinate and autonomous organisations across the country are participating in the campaign to achieve the targets identified during the preparatory phase.
Focus on Cleaner Offices and Better Records
Special Campaign 6.0 brings together several aspects of administrative improvement — from workplace cleanliness and e-waste disposal to records management and the disposal of pending public and parliamentary matters.
For the Ministry of Culture, the campaign also provides an opportunity to connect cleanliness with heritage protection, as several activities are being organised in coordination with institutions such as the National Archives of India, the Archaeological Survey of India and the National School of Drama.
With the implementation phase beginning on October 2, the Ministry and its organisations will now work towards completing the identified targets by October 31 while maintaining daily monitoring of progress.
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