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Department of Telecommunications launches implementation phase of Special Campaign 6 to clear pending grievances and promote workplace cleanliness

Distilled Policy Brief

  • The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) initiated the implementation phase of 'Special Campaign 6' following the conclusion of 'Swachhata Hi Seva-2026', focusing on clearing pending public issues and tree plantation.
  • The implementation phase runs from 02.10.2026 to 31.10.26, targeting scrap and e-waste disposal to free up office space, generate revenue, and promote a clean workplace.

🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points

Special Campaign 6 is aimed at institutionalizing Swachhata, reducing pending references (VIP, public grievances, appeals), and clearing physical files and e-waste across government offices and PSUs.

⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages

Examine how institutionalized cleanliness campaigns like Special Campaign 6 improve organizational efficiency, reduce pendency in governance, and promote optimal resource utilization in public offices.

🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill

Social Justice & Schemes

With reference to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) initiating the implementation phase of 'Special Campaign 6', consider the following statements: 1. The implementation phase of the campaign is scheduled to run from October 2, 2026, to October 31, 2026. 2. A core objective of the campaign's implementation phase is targeting scrap and e-waste disposal to free up office space and generate revenue. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • [A] 1 only
  • [B] 2 only
  • [C] Both 1 and 2
  • [D] Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
✓ Correct Option: [C] Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct based on the policy notification. The implementation phase of 'Special Campaign 6' runs from 02.10.2026 to 31.10.2026, and it specifically targets scrap and e-waste disposal to free up office space, generate revenue, and promote a clean workplace following the conclusion of 'Swachhata Hi Seva-2026'.

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🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)

UPSC Prelims 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.

Forensic Anchor: Cabinet Allocation of Business Rules & NCAP Framework
Examiner Trap Takeaway: UPSC swapped Central Pollution Control Board role with State Pollution Control Boards for state-level monitoring.

📚 Static Syllabus & Constitutional Linkages

Good Governance and Citizen-Centric Administration: Public Administration books discussing mechanisms for grievance redressal, administrative accountability, and reduction of red tape.