The Ministry of Mines has announced Special Campaign 6.0, a focused administrative drive running from 2 October to 31 October 2026. Building on achievements from the previous campaign, this edition will emphasise proper collection, sorting and disposal of electronic waste across government offices. The initiative forms part of the government’s wider push towards cleanliness, environmental sustainability and better use of public resources.
Key details and timeline
The campaign has two phases. A preparatory phase will run from 15 to 30 September 2026, during which the Ministry will identify targets for clearing pending matters. These include unresolved references from Members of Parliament, the Prime Minister’s Office and State Governments, public complaints, parliamentary commitments and file management tasks. The main implementation phase follows from 2 to 31 October 2026, when the Ministry and its offices, along with government corporations and autonomous bodies, will work to meet these targets.
The Ministry of Mines and its organisations reported strong results from the previous campaign and related work between November 2025 and August 2026. During this period, they resolved 1,772 public grievances and removed 3,751 outdated files from storage. The effort freed up more than 1.7 lakh square feet of office space. The Ministry also ran 116 cleanup and efficiency drives that generated approximately Rs. 19.33 crore through the sale of scrap material.
For electronic waste specifically, the Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC), an autonomous body under the Ministry, will partner with the Metal Recycling Association of India to establish collection points for e-waste at government offices. These booths will be set up at the Government Post Office Association and various Ministry of Mines locations, as well as at government offices in different states. The collected material will be recycled to recover critical minerals, aligning with the National Critical Mineral Mission.
What this means for you
Government employees and members of the public visiting government offices will find designated e-waste collection points where they can dispose of old electronic items responsibly. The initiative supports environmental protection by ensuring electronics are recycled rather than discarded as general waste. Citizens with unresolved grievances filed with government departments may see faster resolution as offices prioritise clearing backlogs during the campaign period.