New Delhi: NLC India Limited (NLCIL), under the Ministry of Coal, has surpassed several operational targets under the Centre’s Special Campaign 6, generating ₹3.12 crore in revenue from scrap disposal and reclaiming nearly 25 lakh square feet of space as of October 23, 2026.
The campaign, spearheaded by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), is being implemented across Union Ministries and public sector undertakings. At NLCIL, the initiative focuses on workplace cleanliness, space management, record disposal, administrative simplification and environmentally responsible waste management, with particular emphasis this year on e-waste collection and disposal.
NLC India Exceeds Targets for Cleanliness and Space Management
NLCIL exceeded its proposed targets across three key operational indicators: campaign sites identified for cleanliness drives, space cleared and scrap disposed of.
As of October 23, the company reported the following achievements:
- Cleanliness campaign sites: 180 identified against a target of 145.
- Space reclaimed: 24,96,193 square feet against a target of 24,15,786 square feet.
- Scrap disposed of: 1,272 metric tonnes against a target of 1,266.22 metric tonnes.
- Revenue from scrap disposal: ₹3,11,89,078, or approximately ₹3.12 crore.
The results reflect the company’s efforts to improve workplace organisation, remove obsolete materials and put previously occupied space to more effective use.
2,042 E-Waste Items Cleared Under Special Drive
As part of the Ministry of Coal’s directions, NLCIL conducted a dedicated e-waste disposal drive on October 3, 2026. The company reported clearing 2,042 items of electronic waste across three categories.
The breakdown was as follows:
- Information Technology and Telecommunication Equipment (ITEW): 1,491 items.
- Laboratory Instruments (LIW): 351 items.
- Consumer Electrical and Electronics and Photovoltaic Panels (CEEW): 200 items.
The initiative supports the campaign’s focus on the effective collection, segregation and environmentally sound disposal of electronic waste, in line with the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022.
By removing obsolete electronic equipment and technical assets through the campaign, NLCIL aims to strengthen responsible waste management and promote more sustainable resource use across its operations.
More Than 1,600 Files Reviewed, 628 Files Weeded Out
The campaign has also focused on improving record management by reviewing physical and electronic files and removing records identified for weeding out under the applicable procedures.
NLCIL reported the following achievements:
- Physical files reviewed: 1,378 against a target of 1,330.
- E-files reviewed: 320 against a target of 295.
- Physical files weeded out: 506 against a target of 500.
- E-files weeded out: 122 against a target of 90.
- Administrative processes identified for simplification: 3.
The review and disposal of records are intended to improve file management, reduce unnecessary storage requirements and support more efficient administrative processes.
All Pending Public Grievances Cleared
NLCIL reported that it had brought the number of pending public grievances down to zero under the campaign.
The company also used digital platforms and media outreach to publicise campaign activities and their outcomes. Its reported communication efforts included:
- Social media posts: 352.
- Videos uploaded: 8.
- Press clippings: 6.
These activities formed part of the campaign’s broader emphasis on public communication, citizen-centric initiatives and the sharing of effective administrative practices.
26 New Initiatives Launched Under Special Campaign 6
NLCIL has also undertaken initiatives covering workplace improvement, waste management, administrative efficiency and sustainable resource use.
The campaign’s focus areas include:
- Space management: Clearing occupied areas and improving the use of available space.
- Scrap disposal: Removing obsolete materials and generating revenue through disposal.
- Record management: Reviewing physical and electronic files and weeding out eligible records.
- Administrative simplification: Identifying rules and processes that can be streamlined.
- Environmental sustainability: Strengthening e-waste collection, segregation and disposal.
- Waste to Wealth: Promoting the productive use or recovery of resources wherever feasible.
- Citizen-centric initiatives: Improving grievance redressal and public communication.
Against a target of 50 new initiatives, the company reported implementing 26 as of October 23.
Special Campaign 6 Continues Through October 31
Special Campaign 6 began with a preparatory phase from September 15 to 30, 2026, during which targets were mapped across NLCIL’s units, regional offices and joint ventures. The implementation phase runs from October 2 to 31.
The campaign’s theme, “Effective Collection, Segregation and Disposal of E-Waste,” places particular emphasis on environmentally responsible electronic waste management alongside cleanliness, record management and administrative efficiency.
Through its reported achievements, NLC India Limited is seeking to improve workplace conditions, make more effective use of resources and strengthen environmental and administrative practices across its operations.
