DFPD gives further push to Special Campaign 6 to achieve targets

The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD), along with its PSUs, attached and subordinate offices, has intensified its efforts under Special Campaign 6, being implemented from 2 October to 31 October 2026, with a focus on institutionalising Swachhata and minimising pendency.

The campaign has completed its three weeks of implementation and during this period, DFPD has taken action for quality disposal of all the pendency relating to MP References, State Govt. References, Public Grievances/Appeals, identified during preparatory phase.

During the three weeks of the campaign, the following progress has been recorded:

• 48 MP References addressed
• 1,030 Public Grievances addressed
• 161 Public Grievance Appeals addressed
• 82,696 physical files reviewed
• 12,937 physical files weeded
• 14,663 e-files reviewed
• 7,331 e-files closed
• 1,388 cleanliness campaigns conducted
• 31,423 sq. ft. of space freed
• ₹36,15,558 revenue earned

A review meeting was held by the Joint Secretary (Administration), DFPD, with the nodal officers of various PSUs, attached and subordinate offices of the Department to review the progress of the campaign. Necessary directions were issued to ensure achievement of the targets within the stipulated period, strengthen record management and maintain clean and clutter-free record rooms.

Review meeting with the Nodal officers of PSUs/attached and subordinate offices of the Department

Inspection of Departmental Record room by Director (General& Welfare) and other officers.

The Department of Food and Public Distribution along with its PSUs/attached and subordinate offices is making all out efforts to achieve its set targets and make visible impact in all the identified areas.

The campaign reflects the Government’s continued emphasis on Swachhata, efficient record management, reduction of pendency and effective utilisation of office space, thereby promoting a more efficient and responsive public administration.

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IA/ RP