The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched Special Campaign 6, a nationwide effort running from 2 to 31 October 2026 to reduce pending administrative matters, digitise old records and free up office space. The campaign is being coordinated by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG).
As part of the initiative, DEPwD and its network of attached offices, subordinate offices, public sector undertakings and autonomous bodies have been directed to nominate nodal officers to identify and process pending files and grievances. The push aims to improve record management, reduce unnecessary physical storage and ensure proper disposal of obsolete material including electronic waste.
Key facts
- Campaign period: 2 to 31 October 2026
- In Special Campaign 5.0 (October 2025): DEPwD digitised and removed 11,972 physical files, freed 15,588 square feet of office space, generated Rs 14.47 lakh in revenue and conducted 64 cleanliness campaigns
- Special Campaign 6 progress so far: 13 of 52 planned cleanliness drives completed; 172 of 928 physical files reviewed; 32 e-files put up for review
- Public grievances addressed: 154 out of 202 targeted cases; 20 out of 43 appeals resolved
- Parliamentary references processed: 10 of 55 MP references, 3 of 8 Parliamentary Assurances, 2 of 2 JMC Cabinet references, 4 of 6 PMO references handled
- Cleanliness activity held at Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research (SVNIRTAR) guest house on 8 October 2026
What the campaign targets
Special Campaign 6 focuses on two main goals: reducing avoidable administrative delays and strengthening governance standards. DEPwD’s offices have been tasked with reviewing old physical and digital files that have accumulated over time, deciding which can be destroyed, archived or digitalised. The department is also clearing obsolete materials from storage to reclaim usable office space.
The campaign addresses multiple categories of pending matters, including public grievances filed by citizens, appeals against previous decisions, references from Members of Parliament, Parliamentary Assurances given to lawmakers, joint committee recommendations on Cabinet proposals, and references from the Prime Minister’s Office. By processing these systematically within the campaign period, the aim is to reduce the overall burden of pending administrative work.
Results from the previous campaign
During Special Campaign 5.0 in October 2025, DEPwD achieved significant results. The department and its offices digitised over 11,900 physical files and documents, converting them into electronic format for easier storage and retrieval. They also weeded out unnecessary old records. This work freed up approximately 15,600 square feet of office space across DEPwD premises. The disposal of old materials and waste also generated Rs 14.47 lakh in revenue for the government. The department conducted 64 cleanliness and sanitation drives during that period.
Progress on these activities continued beyond the campaign, with departments regularly recording updates on the Special Campaign 6 Portal (SCDPM), a centralised tracking system maintained by DARPG.
How the campaign supports governance
By reducing file backlogs and processing pending public grievances faster, the campaign aims to improve the quality of government service delivery. Citizens filing complaints or appeals should see their cases resolved more quickly. The digitisation of records makes it easier for staff to locate and access files, reducing time spent searching physical storage areas. Freeing up office space allows departments to reorganise work areas for better efficiency or repurpose space for other functions. Responsible disposal of electronic waste ensures the department meets environmental standards and does not add to the growing problem of e-waste.
What this means for you
If you have filed a grievance with DEPwD or its affiliated organisations, the campaign may accelerate the resolution of your case as offices prioritise clearing backlogs. Government employees working in DEPwD offices may benefit from improved workspace and easier access to digitalised records. Citizens seeking services from these offices may experience faster processing as administrative efficiency improves.
What happens next
DEPwD will continue processing pending matters through 31 October 2026, with progress tracked on the Special Campaign 6 Portal. The department has already conducted 13 of its 52 planned cleanliness activities. Offices will continue reviewing and digitising files, processing grievances and references, and disposing of obsolete materials according to DARPG guidelines during the campaign period.