New Delhi: The Ministry of Power (MoP) has significantly stepped up its efforts under the Government of India’s Special Campaign 5.0, focusing on promoting Swachhata (cleanliness), improving administrative efficiency, and clearing long-pending matters. The ongoing Implementation Phase of the campaign, which runs from October 2 to 31, 2025, is witnessing robust participation from across the ministry and its affiliated entities.
A comprehensive review meeting was chaired today by the Secretary (Power), bringing together senior ministry officials, CMDs and Directors of CPSEs, and heads of attached, subordinate, and autonomous organisations. The meeting evaluated the campaign’s current progress and urged all stakeholders to intensify their efforts and aim for higher benchmarks in cleanliness, record management, and timely grievance redressal.
Strong Results Achieved in Implementation Phase
As per the Ministry’s latest update, notable achievements during the ongoing phase include:
- 310 cleanliness campaigns conducted
- 10,249 files weeded out or closed
- 56,381 sq ft of office space cleared
- 22 MPs’ references and 301 public grievances disposed of
- 16 processes simplified
- ₹3.6 crore in revenue generated through scrap disposal
These figures reflect a growing culture of accountability and operational streamlining within the power sector, aligned with the campaign’s broader objectives.
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Focus on Long-Pending Matters and Digitalisation
The Special Campaign 5.0 targets a wide range of pending matters, including references from Members of Parliament, communications from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and inter-ministerial bodies, public grievances, and Parliamentary assurances. Regular reporting and close monitoring have been put in place to ensure transparency and timely execution.
The Power Ministry is also focusing on digitalisation, process simplification, and e-waste disposal to improve governance and promote sustainability across its offices and public sector enterprises.
Driving Clean, Efficient, and Responsive Governance
Building on the momentum of previous campaigns, the Ministry of Power aims to set new national benchmarks in administrative efficiency and cleanliness. With a renewed focus on sustainability and public service delivery, the ministry reaffirmed its commitment to the vision of a clean, efficient, and citizen-centric government machinery.
This drive forms part of a larger national effort to bring measurable improvements in the functioning of government offices, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for Swachh Bharat and minimum government, maximum governance.
