South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) launched the implementation phase of Special Campaign 6 at its Headquarters in Bilaspur today on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, with a Swachhata Happy Run, “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” plantation drive and Swachhata Pledge.

The programme began with a Swachhata Happy Run from Vasant Vihar Colony to Gandhi Udyan, Nehru Shatabdi Nagar, SECL Headquarters.

At Gandhi Udyan, CMD, SECL Shri Harish Duhan, along with SECL Functional Directors, CVO, senior officials and employees, paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and recalled his message of cleanliness and public participation.

Marking the launch of the implementation phase, plantation was undertaken under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative at Gandhi Udyan. A Swachhata Pledge was also administered to the participants, who pledged to remain committed to cleanliness and devote 100 hours every year, or two hours every week, through Shramdaan towards cleanliness activities.

Speaking on the occasion, CMD Shri Harish Duhan emphasised collective participation in achieving the objectives of Special Campaign 6, with focus on cleanliness, responsible waste management, optimum utilisation of space and good governance.

*Special Campaign 6 to Focus on E-Waste Management*

Following completion of the preparatory phase on 30 September 2026, the implementation phase of Special Campaign 6 commenced on 2 October and will continue till 31 October 2026. The campaign this year lays special emphasis on the effective collection, segregation and disposal of e-waste.

SECL has identified 225 sites for cleanliness activities under Special Campaign 6 , targeting around 40 lakh sq. ft. of area. The company has also set a target for disposal of 3,300 metric tonnes of scrap.

As part of record management, SECL will review 500 physical files and weed out 200 physical files, besides reviewing 7,000 e-files and closing 3,000 e-files during the campaign.

The campaign will be implemented across SECL Headquarters and its operational areas in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, focusing on cleanliness, optimum utilisation of space, scrap disposal, record management, reduction of pendency and responsible e-waste management.

RDJ/RK

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