Eastern Coalfields Limited Generates ₹2.21 Crore Through Scrap Disposal and Streamlines Record Management Under Special Campaign 4.0
Distilled Policy Brief
- The campaign focused on administrative efficiency by reviewing 3,098 e-files, closing 2,148 identified e-files, and reviewing 647 physical files to reduce clutter and promote better record management.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) is a subsidiary of Coal India Limited under the Ministry of Coal.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Examine how institutionalized cleanliness campaigns like 'Special Campaign 6' improve administrative efficiency, optimize workspace utilization, and enhance resource recovery in public sector enterprises.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the administrative efficiency and cleanliness initiatives undertaken by Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) under 'Special Campaign 6', consider the following statements: 1. The campaign involved the review of over 3,000 e-files and the successful closure of more than 2,000 identified e-files to promote better record management. 2. The revenue generated from the disposal of scrap material under this campaign was exclusively utilized for overseas capital investments. 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
Statement 1 is correct because ECL reviewed 3,098 e-files and closed 2,148 identified e-files as part of administrative efficiency and record management. Statement 2 is incorrect because the text mentions that the disposal of scrap earned revenue of 2.21 crore rupees, but it does not state that this revenue was utilized for overseas capital investments.
🏛️ 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.