The Department of Expenditure (DoE), Ministry of Finance, is fully prepared to implement the Special Campaign 5.0 for institutionalising Swachhata and disposal of pending references. The campaign will be conducted in two well-structured phases i.e., Preparatory Phase from 15^th to 30^th September, 2025 and Implementation Phase from 2^nd to 31^st October, 2025.

All the divisions of the DoE along with organisations under its administrative control — Controller General of Accounts, Chief Adviser Cost, Central Pension Accounting Office, and the Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management have been sensitised to identify targets related to cleanliness, space management, scrap disposal, record management, pending references, etc. during the preparatory phase. This structured approach during the preparatory phase will ensure systematic and result-oriented action in the implementation phase of Special Campaign 5.0.

The Department of Expenditure along with its organisations had actively participated in Special Campaign 4.0 (2^nd to 31^st October, 2024), significantly contributing to the reduction of pendency and promoting a culture of cleanliness. The spirit and momentum of the campaign were sustained beyond the campaign period. During the period from December, 2024 to August, 2025, the DoE made commendable progress in clearing pending matters, with the following outcomes: -

MP References:                                                                                               97

Comments given on Inter-Ministerial References (Cabinet Note):                240

State Government References:                                                                       644

Public Grievances:                                                                                          3,064

Public Grievances Appeals:                                                                            377

Space Freed:                                                                                                   2,900 Sq. Feet

Revenue Earned by Scrap Disposal:                                                               Rs. 5,52,524/-

The DoE reaffirms its dedication to the successful execution of Special Campaign 5.0, aiming to further enhance administrative efficiency and cleanliness across all levels.

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