The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is launching Special Campaign 6.0, a nationwide effort to clear pending administrative matters, digitize records, and responsibly dispose of electronic waste from its offices. The campaign will run from 2 to 31 October 2026, following a preparatory phase from 16 to 30 September 2026. It is part of a larger government initiative led by the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) aimed at reducing bureaucratic delays and institutionalizing cleanliness standards across government departments.
Key facts
- Campaign period: 2 to 31 October 2026 (Implementation Phase)
- Preparatory phase: 16 to 30 September 2026
- In Special Campaign 5.0 (October 2025), DEPwD digitized 11,972 physical files and documents
- Office space freed in previous campaign: approximately 15,588 square feet
- Revenue generated from asset disposal in 2025 campaign: ₹14,47,619
- Cleanliness campaigns organized: 64 across the country
- A Nodal Officer has been nominated at the Department level, with additional officers designated at all subordinate offices, attached offices, public sector undertakings and autonomous bodies
What the campaign aims to achieve
Special Campaign 6.0 has two main objectives. First, it seeks to institutionalize Swachhata (cleanliness) across DEPwD and all organizations under its administrative control. Second, it aims to reduce avoidable pendency in government files and matters. The campaign treats these two goals as interconnected: clearing accumulated records, properly disposing of waste materials and freeing up physical office space are seen as ways to improve the efficiency and accountability of government work.
A particular focus of this campaign is the collection, segregation and responsible disposal of electronic waste (e-waste). As government offices accumulate redundant computers, printers, cables and other electronic equipment, the campaign seeks to ensure that this material is disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner rather than left to clutter workplaces.
How it builds on previous efforts
This is not the first such initiative. DEPwD participated in Special Campaign 5.0 held in October 2025, where it achieved significant results. The Department and its organizations digitized nearly 12,000 physical files and documents, thereby reducing the need for physical storage and making records more accessible through digital systems. This process also freed up approximately 15,588 square feet of office space that can now be used for other purposes. The campaign also generated revenue of over ₹14 lakh through the responsible disposal and sale of obsolete materials. Additionally, 64 cleanliness campaigns were organized, covering both indoor and outdoor spaces at offices across the country.
Rather than treating the previous campaign as a one-time exercise, DEPwD has continued cleanliness and pendency-reduction activities every month since November 2025. These ongoing efforts have been documented and uploaded on the Special Campaign 6.0 Portal (SCDPM), a centralized tracking system managed by DARPG. This demonstrates that the Department views sustainable governance as an everyday responsibility, not a periodic activity.
Organizational structure and implementation
To ensure coordinated execution, DEPwD has established a clear institutional mechanism. A Nodal Officer has been designated at the Department level to oversee the campaign. All subordinate offices, attached offices, public sector undertakings and autonomous bodies under DEPwD’s administrative control have been asked to nominate their own Nodal Officers and to identify specific pending matters that fall within the parameters set by DARPG. This decentralized approach ensures that the campaign is not limited to the national headquarters but extends to field offices and implementing agencies across the country.
What this means for you
For citizens seeking services from DEPwD or related disability welfare schemes, the campaign may lead to faster processing of applications and grievances as pending matters are cleared. For people with disabilities and their families relying on government support, reduced pendency could translate to quicker disbursement of benefits, faster resolution of appeals and more responsive grievance redressal.
The initiative also reflects broader government policy on sustainable resource management. By responsibly handling e-waste and freeing up physical space, the Department is modeling how government offices can reduce their environmental footprint and improve operational efficiency.