NLC India surpasses key targets under Special Campaign 6.0, generating ₹3.12 crore from scrap disposal
Distilled Policy Brief
- NLC India Limited (NLCIL), under the Ministry of Coal, achieved key operational and cleanliness targets during Special Campaign 6.0, generating ₹3.12 crore through the disposal of 1,272 metric tonnes of scrap.
- The campaign emphasized institutional compliance with the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022, facilitating the effective collection, segregation, and eco-friendly disposal of electronic assets including IT equipment and photovoltaic panels.
- NLCIL freed nearly 24.96 lakh square feet of office space, reviewed physical and e-files, simplified three administrative procedures, and brought pending public grievances down to zero.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Special Campaign 6.0 is a nationwide administrative initiative led by DARPG focusing on cleanliness, grievance redressal, file management, and e-waste disposal under E-Waste Management Rules, 2022.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Analyze how initiatives like Special Campaign 6.0 promote operational excellence, circular economy practices, and institutional efficiency within Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs).
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to 'Special Campaign 6.0' for governance and administrative efficiency, consider the following statements: 1. The nationwide Special Campaign across central ministries and public sector undertakings is spearheaded by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). 2. Institutional disposal of electronic waste under the campaign emphasizes compliance with the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022. 3. NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a key participant in the campaign, functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 and 2 only
- [B] 2 and 3 only
- [C] 1 only
- [D] 1, 2 and 3
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Special Campaign 6.0 is led nationwide by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) across Central Ministries and PSUs, and focuses on institutional compliance with the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022. Statement 3 is incorrect: NLC India Limited (NLCIL) is a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise under the administrative control of the Ministry of Coal, not the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
🏛️ 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.