The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced its participation in Special Campaign 6, a government-wide initiative led by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances. The campaign aims to reduce pending work, promote cleanliness in government offices, and improve how public grievances are handled. It will run in two phases: a preparation period and an implementation period, with field offices receiving special attention because they deal directly with citizens.
Key facts
- Preparation phase: 15 September to 30 September 2026
- Implementation phase: 2 October to 31 October 2026
- 761 cleanliness campaigns conducted by MHA between November 2025 and August 2026
- 299 references from Members of Parliament disposed of
- 336 references from State Governments disposed of
- 52,050 public grievances resolved
- 7,410 public grievance appeals processed
- 102,084 square feet of office space freed up
- 7 references from the Prime Minister’s Office disposed of
- Campaign led under guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah
What the campaign covers
Special Campaign 6 focuses on clearing various types of pending administrative work in the Ministry of Home Affairs and its offices. This includes handling pending requests from Members of Parliament, resolving matters referred by State Governments, fulfilling assurances made to Parliament, completing inter-ministerial discussions, addressing public grievances and appeals, and improving how files and records are managed.
Beyond clearing backlog, the campaign emphasizes creating better workplace conditions. The Ministry will prioritize making offices more sustainable and environment-friendly while ensuring pending matters are resolved promptly.
Focus on field and outstation offices
The campaign gives special priority to offices outside the capital and branch offices that directly serve the public. These offices are often overwhelmed with citizen requests and grievances. By directing resources and monitoring efforts toward these locations, the campaign seeks to improve service delivery at the ground level where citizens most frequently interact with government.
Implementation approach
The Ministry of Home Affairs is tracking the campaign at senior leadership levels. The Central Armed Police Forces and Central Police Organizations under the Home Ministry have been briefed on the campaign’s importance and asked to make focused efforts to meet their targets.
To manage the large volume of data from different divisions, the Ministry has set up an internal computer portal where all departments, union territories and Delhi Police upload their progress. This system helps coordinate work across multiple offices and ensures accurate information is collected and reported.
Past performance
The Ministry’s previous efforts show measurable results. Between November 2025 and August 2026, before the current campaign officially begins, the Ministry and its offices completed significant work. They cleared nearly 52,000 public grievances and over 7,000 appeals. They also resolved more than 300 requests from Members of Parliament and over 330 references from State Governments. Offices freed up over 100,000 square feet of space by decluttering and disposing of unnecessary records.
The Ministry conducted 761 cleanliness and organization drives across its locations. These numbers indicate the scale at which the Ministry operates and the volume of pending work that accumulated before the current special campaign.
Connection to broader government goals
Special Campaign 6 builds on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s stated vision to make cleanliness and efficiency permanent parts of government functioning, not temporary drives. The campaign reflects a government-wide effort to reduce the backlog of pending files, respond faster to citizen requests, and create better working conditions in offices.
What this means for you
If you have filed a grievance with the Ministry of Home Affairs or a related office, there is now a focused effort to resolve it faster. Pending requests from your elected representatives to the Ministry are being prioritized. If you have filed an appeal against a government decision, it is more likely to receive attention during this campaign period. The Ministry’s commitment to clearing backlog means reduced delays in getting responses to your queries and requests.
What happens next
The preparation phase runs through 30 September 2026, allowing divisions to organize their pending files and plan their efforts. The active implementation phase begins on 2 October and continues through 31 October 2026. Progress will be monitored continuously and reported through the Ministry’s data portal. After October, the Ministry plans to maintain these improvements through sustained efforts rather than allowing backlogs to build again.