Special Campaign 6.0: Department of Pharmaceuticals Focuses on E-Waste Management, Cleanliness, and Efficient Space Utilization; 14,700 cleanliness drives conducted, 2,200 sq. ft. of office space freed up, ₹2.30 lakh earned from office scrap disposal

The Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, is actively participating in the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 6.0, along with its attached office, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), and its organisations, including the seven National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPERs), the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), and three Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), namely Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited (BCPL), Hindustan Antibiotics Limited (HAL), and Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Limited (KAPL).

Being conducted from October 2 to October 31, 2026, the campaign focuses on promoting cleanliness, scientific management and disposal of e-waste, systematic record management, effective grievance redressal, and optimum utilisation of office space, with the objective of enhancing administrative efficiency and promoting a clean, organised, and productive work environment.

Field Office Outreach and Sustainable Workplace Practices: Promoting Swachhata and environmental awareness forms a core pillar of the campaign. Across field and outstation offices, 14,700 cleanliness drives have been conducted so far against a baseline target of 12,208, reflecting the Department’s continued efforts to improve workplace hygiene and sanitation, strengthen environmental awareness, and foster sustainable workplace practices.

Record Management and Optimum Utilisation of Office Space 

The campaign has strengthened systematic record management and promoted the efficient utilisation of office space. Against a baseline target of 2,716 physical files and 20 e-files, the Department has reviewed 4,283 physical files and 20 e-files, while 489 files have been weeded out and closed. Additionally, 2,200 square feet of office space has been freed up through these efforts, contributing to better space management and the creation of more organised, efficient, and clutter-free workplaces.

Grievance Redressal and Liquidation of Pendency

Administrative efficiency and responsive governance are being strengthened through the timely resolution of pending matters, including MP references (3 against target of 4), parliamentary assurances(1 out of 2), a Cabinet proposal (02 proposals), State reference (57 against 58) and PMO references (02 cases).

Against the target of 72 public grievances and 28 appeals, registered on the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS), 132 public grievance cases and 39 appeals have been settled. Against target of 20 items identified for easing of rules/processes, this has been completed for 17 items. These efforts aim to expedite the resolution of pending matters, improve service delivery, and promote greater accountability and efficiency in public administration.

Scientific E-Waste Management and Responsible Disposal

Scientific e-waste management is one of the key focus areas of SCDPM 6. The Department has targeted 1,011 obsolete electronic and electrical items - comprising IT equipment, consumer electronics, appliances, and laboratory tools - for safe disposal through empanelled recyclers under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. The process for disposing of these items is currently underway.

Further, the Department has earned a revenue of ₹2,30,187/- from the disposal of office scrap. Department of Pharmaceuticals remains committed to the objectives of SCDPM 6 and is monitoring targets closely and documenting achievements via the National Special Campaign Portal.

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