Special Campaign 6 undertaken at over 1.62 lakh sites across institutions and offices under the Department of Health and Family Welfare
Over 1.20 lakh physical files weeded out; 5.82 lakh sq. ft. of office space reclaimed
12,840 public grievances and 119 MP References disposed of; scrap and e-waste disposal generates over ₹1 crore in revenue
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has successfully achieved 100% of the targets set for the Department of Health and Family Welfare (DoHFW) under Special Campaign 6, conducted from 2nd to 31st October, 2026. The campaign was undertaken with a focus on institutionalising Swachhata, reducing pendency and strengthening administrative efficiency across Government offices.
The campaign was implemented across the Department’s Headquarters, Central Government Hospitals, Attached and Subordinate Offices, Autonomous Bodies and Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) across the country. It reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to promoting a culture of cleanliness, effective records management and improved working environments across its institutions.
Shri J. P. Nadda, Hon’ble Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare visited AIIMS, New Delhi to review cleanliness, waste management and patient amenities during Special Campaign 6
Under the guidance of the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and the Union Health Secretary, the progress of the campaign was regularly reviewed to ensure the timely achievement of targets. During the campaign, cleanliness drives were undertaken at 1,62,325 sites across offices and institutions under the Department.
Significant achievements were also recorded in addressing public grievances and reducing administrative pendency. A total of 12,840 public grievances and 6,026 associated appeals were disposed of, while 119 references received from Members of Parliament were addressed. The campaign also facilitated the simplification of 19 rules and processes, contributing to streamlined administrative procedures.
As part of Special Campaign 6, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Hon’ble Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare visited the health check-up camp at Kartavya Bhawan-1, New Delhi and interacted with Safai Mitras, appreciating their contribution to cleanliness and hygiene
As part of the records management exercise, 1,25,114 physical files were reviewed, of which 1,20,115 files were weeded out. In addition, 37,481 e-files were reviewed, with 32,542 e-files closed. These initiatives resulted in the reclamation of 5,82,449 square feet of office space. The disposal of scrap and e-waste also generated revenue exceeding ₹1 crore, while promoting the responsible management of obsolete materials.
Union Health Secretary reviewed the progress of Special Campaign 6 and preparedness for dedicated one-day activity “Kayakalp Activities (Sanitation & Hygiene)” held on 27th October, 2026
The progress and achievements under the campaign were regularly uploaded on the Special Campaign portal of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) at https://scdpm.nic.in. Social media updates, PIB statements and best practices were also shared on the portal to document and highlight the initiatives undertaken across the Department.
AIIMS, Jodhpur promotes “Waste-to-Art” by reusing plastic drums and bottles as planters and creating decorative pots and wall hangings carrying “No Tobacco” and “No Smoking” messages
Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi: “Waste-to-Art” activity
Through the successful implementation of Special Campaign 6, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has further strengthened its efforts towards institutionalising Swachhata, promoting efficient office management, minimising administrative pendency and ensuring responsive public service delivery. Achievement of 100% of the prescribed targets, with performance exceeding targets across several parameters, reflects the Department’s sustained commitment to efficient, accountable and citizen-centric governance.
