The Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD &GR) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti has announced Special Campaign 6, a nationwide initiative to be carried out from 2nd to 31st October 2026. The campaign aims to institutionalise cleanliness in government offices, improve space management, dispose of pending public grievances and references, and manage electronic waste responsibly.
On 28th September 2026, the Secretary of DoWR, RD &GR chaired a preparatory meeting with heads of all departmental wings and organisations to review readiness for the campaign. Officials were directed to finalise targets and ensure full compliance by the end of October.
Key facts
- Campaign period: 2nd to 31st October 2026
- Scope: Department of Water Resources, RD &GR and all its organisations
- Special focus this year: Scientific management and disposal of electronic waste
- Previous campaign period achievements (November 2025 to August 2026):
- 340 Member of Parliament references disposed
- 132 Prime Minister’s Office references disposed
- 3,878 public grievances resolved
- 304 public grievance appeals resolved
- 14 Parliament assurances resolved
- 45 e-files closed
- 504 sites cleaned
- 68,786 square feet of space freed
- Rs 2,60,46,149 earned through scrap disposal
What the campaign covers
Special Campaign 6 is an initiative guided by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). It encompasses multiple areas of office management and public service delivery. The primary focus areas are maintaining cleanliness standards in government workplaces, optimising office space through removal of unused materials and files, and ensuring that pending references from MPs, the PMO, and public grievances are resolved promptly.
A major new emphasis this year is the scientific management of electronic waste, or e-waste. The campaign will require all offices to implement effective collection, segregation and disposal of e-waste following applicable environmental rules and procedures. This approach aims to make government offices more environmentally responsible and create sustainable workplace practices.
Previous campaign results
The Department has released performance data from the period between November 2025 and August 2026, when it was actively pursuing similar goals. During this time, the Department resolved 132 references from the Prime Minister’s Office and 340 from Members of Parliament, indicating a significant commitment to addressing high-priority public matters. Public grievances, which represent direct complaints from citizens, numbered 3,878, with an additional 304 appeals also resolved during the same period.
Beyond grievance redressal, the Department made tangible progress in office management. It freed up 68,786 square feet of office space by removing obsolete materials and files, cleaned 504 sites, and closed 45 e-files. The sale of scrap materials generated Rs 2,60,46,149 in revenue, demonstrating that cleanliness and space management efforts can also produce financial benefits.
Implementation and monitoring
Progress during Special Campaign 6 will be tracked and updated on the SCDPM Portal, a centralised monitoring system maintained by DARPG. This ensures transparency and accountability across all government departments participating in the initiative. The Secretary has instructed all wings and organisations to set specific targets and mobilise resources to achieve them within the campaign period.
What this means for you
Citizens filing grievances with the Department of Water Resources can expect faster resolution during the campaign month. If you have pending applications, references or complaints with this ministry, there is an increased focus on clearing backlogs through October 2026. Members of Parliament should also see quicker responses to matters they have referred to the Department on behalf of constituents.
The emphasis on e-waste disposal also signals the government’s commitment to environmental responsibility in its operations, which contributes to broader sustainability goals in India’s public administration.