The Department of Biotechnology under the Ministry of Science and Technology has reported progress on cleanliness and administrative efficiency across its offices and research institutions. The work was carried out between November 2025 and August 2026, following an intensive campaign period that ended in October 2025.
What was accomplished
The Department conducted cleanliness drives at 291 sites spread across its headquarters and field formations. During the same period, it disposed of 290 public grievances and 25 appeals filed by citizens or employees.
Through systematic cleaning and better record management, the Department freed up 29,350 square feet of office space that had been occupied by old materials and files. It also earned revenue of Rs 38,77,235 by selling e-waste, scrap materials and items no longer in use.
Individual research institutions under the Department undertook specific cleaning projects. The National Institute of Plant Genome Research cleaned the greenhouse area in January 2026. The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics cleared a wastage room in February. Other institutes including the National Institute of Biomedical Genomics, Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine, National Institute of Immunology, Institute of Bio-resources and Sustainable Development, and National Brain Research Centre carried out targeted cleaning of outdoor areas, balconies, passages and storage rooms between March and July 2026.
The Department’s Secretary and Nodal Officer monitored progress regularly and ensured updates were logged on the government’s SCDPM Portal tracking system.
What this means for you
If you have filed a grievance with the Department of Biotechnology or any of its research institutes, the improved disposal rate suggests better chances of faster resolution. The freed-up office space and systematic record management could improve the efficiency of these institutions in handling applications, approvals and correspondence. For those selling scrap or old equipment to government laboratories, this suggests the Department is now more actively disposing of unused items.