Department of Rural Development Achieves Sustained Progress and Cleanliness Milestones Under Special Campaign 6
Distilled Policy Brief
- The Department of Rural Development is implementing Special Campaign 6 from October 2 to October 31, 2026, under the guidance of DARPG to institutionalize cleanliness, reduce pendency, and dispose of e-waste.
- The campaign successfully met 100% of its targets regarding cleanliness campaigns and IMC references, while clearing 690 physical files and closing 1,177 e-files.
- The disposal of e-waste and obsolete furniture generated an expected revenue of approximately Rs 15.29 lakh and freed up 43,186 square feet of office space.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Special Campaign 6 is conducted under the guidance of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) to promote cleanliness and reduce administrative pendency in government offices.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Evaluate the significance of institutionalizing cleanliness campaigns (Swachhata drives) and reducing pendency in improving internal governance and operational efficiency within government departments.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Special Campaign 6' implemented by the Department of Rural Development: 1. The campaign is being implemented under the guidance of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). 2. The primary objectives include institutionalizing cleanliness, reducing pendency, and disposing of e-waste. 3. The disposal of e-waste and obsolete furniture has generated zero revenue while freeing up office space. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- [A] 1 and 2 only
- [B] 2 and 3 only
- [C] 1 and 3 only
- [D] 1, 2 and 3
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct because the Special Campaign 6 is indeed guided by DARPG and aims to institutionalize cleanliness, reduce pendency, and dispose of e-waste. Statement 3 is incorrect because the disposal of e-waste and obsolete furniture generated an expected revenue of approximately Rs 15.29 lakh, rather than zero revenue.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.