The Ministry of Tourism will participate in Special Campaign 6.0, a government-wide initiative running from October 2 to October 31, 2026. The campaign aims to reduce pending administrative cases, improve cleanliness standards, and handle electronic waste disposal across all tourism ministry offices and field stations.
Key facts
- Campaign duration: October 2 to October 31, 2026
- Preparatory phase: September 15 to September 30, 2026
- Implementation phase: October 2 to October 31, 2026
- Special focus: Swachhata (cleanliness), reducing pendency, and e-waste management
- Previous campaign (Special Campaign 5.0) freed 92,749 square feet of space
- ₹12.69 lakh earned from scrap disposal in the last campaign
- 4,700 physical files weeded out and 1,100 electronic files closed previously
- 413 cleanliness programmes conducted across the country in Special Campaign 5.0
What is Special Campaign 6.0?
Special Campaign 6.0 is a government-wide cleanliness and efficiency drive launched by the Government of India. It covers not just the Ministry of Tourism and other departments but also their field offices, autonomous bodies, and public sector undertakings. The campaign operates in two phases: a preparatory phase where offices identify targets and plan activities, followed by an implementation phase where the actual work takes place.
Focus areas for the tourism ministry
The Ministry of Tourism has identified several priority areas for this campaign. The first is managing and disposing of electronic waste properly, including collection and segregation of e-waste across all offices. The second is clearing administrative pendency, which refers to cases, files and applications that are awaiting decision or closure. Third is overall cleanliness and hygiene standards in all ministry premises and field stations that serve the public.
Additional targets include identifying and disposing of redundant materials and scrap, improving space management by freeing up underutilised areas, organising and managing physical and digital records, and weeding out files that are no longer needed.
How the ministry is preparing
The Ministry of Tourism held a preparatory meeting on September 16, 2026, with its programme divisions, institutes and domestic offices to set specific targets. During the preparatory phase from mid-September to the end of September, the ministry is mobilising officers and ground-level staff, identifying which cases are pending decision, locating sites where cleanliness work is needed, assessing materials for disposal, and planning e-waste management strategies.
Track record from the previous campaign
The Ministry of Tourism achieved notable results in Special Campaign 5.0. The ministry freed up 92,749 square feet of office space, earning ₹12.69 lakh by selling scrap material. It also weeded out 4,700 physical files that were no longer required and closed 1,100 electronic files. Across the country, the ministry conducted 413 cleanliness campaign programmes in field stations and offices.
What this means for you
If you are pursuing a grievance, application or case with the Ministry of Tourism or any of its field offices, this campaign may affect processing timelines during October 2026. The ministry will prioritise closing pending cases as part of the drive. Tourism-related infrastructure and visitor facilities at ministry-managed sites may undergo cleanliness improvements during this period.
The emphasis on e-waste management also reflects the government’s broader commitment to environmental responsibility, ensuring that old computers, printers and other electronic equipment used in tourism offices are disposed of responsibly rather than ending up in landfills.