The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) under the Ministry of Finance is running a nationwide cleanliness and efficiency drive called Special Campaign 6.0 from 2 October to 31 October 2026. The campaign involves all offices and organisations under DEA’s control and is being coordinated nationally by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG).
The initiative aims to reduce the backlog of pending work, improve how government offices manage records, make office spaces cleaner and more efficient, and provide better service to citizens visiting government offices.
Key facts
- Campaign duration: 2 to 31 October 2026
- Lead agency: Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance
- National coordination: Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG)
- Key focus area: E-waste collection, segregation and disposal
- Monitoring platform: SCDPM portal
- Scope: DEA’s attached offices, subordinate offices and organisations under its administrative control
What Special Campaign 6.0 covers
Special Campaign 6.0 represents the sixth iteration of a recurring government-wide programme that combines cleanliness drives with administrative efficiency measures. This year’s campaign emphasises responsible handling and disposal of electronic waste in line with the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022.
The campaign addresses four main areas. First, DEA will identify and clear pending cases, including references from Members of Parliament, State Governments, other ministries, Parliamentary Assurances, references from the Prime Minister’s Office, public grievances and grievance appeals. Second, the department will review physical and digital records, categorise them properly, remove outdated files and close unnecessary electronic files according to government rules. Third, DEA offices will conduct cleanliness operations, manage office space better, dispose of scrap and unwanted materials, and identify ways to simplify processes. Fourth, there is a particular emphasis on scientific e-waste management across all locations, especially field offices and outstation offices that interact directly with the public.
Why focus on e-waste?
Electronic waste from old computers, printers, monitors and other office equipment poses environmental and health risks if not disposed of properly. The E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 set out how government agencies must handle such waste. This campaign builds on previous years’ work and makes e-waste disposal a central priority, ensuring that DEA offices comply with environmental regulations while also freeing up physical space and improving the working environment.
How the campaign will work
DEA is coordinating with all its offices and organisations to implement specific targets during the campaign period. Progress is being tracked through the SCDPM (Special Campaign Data Portal and Monitoring) portal, and officials will review results regularly.
As part of the drive, the department will also document and promote best practices across its offices. These may include innovations in e-waste management, digitisation of records, efficient use of office space, environment-friendly measures, citizen-friendly service improvements and other process innovations.
What this means for you
If you have filed a grievance with the Department of Economic Affairs or have a pending reference, this campaign may lead to faster resolution. Field offices providing public services are getting special attention, so you may experience improved cleanliness and organisation when you visit government offices during this period. The push to digitise records and close old electronic files means the department is working to become more efficient in handling your requests and applications.
The campaign also reflects the government’s commitment to environmental responsibility through proper e-waste disposal, which is part of broader sustainability efforts.
What happens next
The campaign runs until 31 October 2026. DEA will monitor progress through the SCDPM portal with regular reviews. After the campaign ends, the department intends to sustain the improvements made in cleanliness, e-waste management, clearing pending cases, record management and quality of citizen services.