The Department of Health and Family Welfare has started Special Campaign 6 from October 2, 2026, running until October 31, 2026. The nationwide exercise spans all Central Government Hospitals, attached and subordinate offices, autonomous bodies, and public sector units under the ministry. The campaign aims to reduce administrative delays, dispose of pending files, improve workplace cleanliness and simplify government processes.
This is a coordinated effort being led by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances to address long-standing backlogs and create more efficient workplaces across health institutions.
Key facts
- Campaign period: October 2 to October 31, 2026
- 2,017 sites identified for cleanliness activities
- 60,012 physical files to be reviewed
- 10,020 electronic files to be reviewed
- 12 rules and processes identified for simplification
- Institutions covered include PGIMER Chandigarh, IIPS Mumbai, CHEB Delhi, CDSCO offices and others
Cleanliness and workplace improvement
The campaign identifies over 2,000 locations across health ministry offices, hospitals and institutions for systematic cleaning and organisation. The focus includes identifying and removing e-waste and unusable equipment from offices. Disposing of these items responsibly is expected to free up valuable office space and potentially generate revenue, according to the announcement.
Clearing the file backlog
A major component involves reviewing and clearing pending administrative files. The ministry has identified nearly 60,000 physical files and over 10,000 electronic files for review. This exercise is meant to eliminate unnecessary records, improve how documents are managed and make office operations smoother. Clearing old files will help reduce delays in processing new requests and grievances.
Faster resolution of public complaints
The campaign also focuses on resolving pending public grievances and appeals that have accumulated in health ministry offices. By setting a deadline and targeting these cases, the exercise aims to ensure citizens receive timely responses to their complaints and concerns.
Simplifying rules and procedures
The ministry has identified 12 rules and processes that will be simplified as part of the campaign. These changes are intended to remove unnecessary bureaucratic steps, reduce procedural delays and make it easier for citizens and staff to navigate government services. The aim is to improve overall governance efficiency.
Institutions participating
The campaign is being implemented across major health institutions under the ministry, including the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh, the International Institute for Population Sciences in Mumbai, the Central Health Education Bureau in Delhi, and offices of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation including its port facility in Panvel.
What this means for you
If you have filed a grievance or complaint with a health ministry office or institution, the campaign may speed up resolution of your case. Students and researchers at institutions like PGIMER and IIPS may benefit from better-organised facilities and less administrative delays. Those seeking approvals or clearances from health regulatory bodies like CDSCO may experience faster processing once rules are simplified. The cleaner, better-organised workplaces may also improve the experience of patients and visitors at Central Government Hospitals.
What happens next
All activities under Special Campaign 6 will continue through October 31, 2026. After the campaign concludes, the ministry intends to institutionalise these improvements as ongoing practices rather than one-time exercises. The goal is to make cleaner workplaces, faster grievance resolution and simpler procedures permanent features of health ministry operations.