Introduction
Under the auspices of Special Campaign 5.0, the Legislative Department of the Ministry of Law and Justice has undertaken a series of activities during the main phase. These efforts are supervised and guided by Dr. Rajiv Mani, Secretary; Shri R.K. Pattanayak, Additional Secretary and Nodal Officer; and Smt. Rakhi Biswas, Under Secretary.
This compiled mid-report summary covers the period from October 2, 2025, to October 16, 2025, focusing on Special Campaign 5.0 themes such as Swachhata (Cleanliness), disposal of pending matters in Central Government offices, and related initiatives. The information is based on public sources.
Background and Objectives
Special Campaign 5.0, launched by the Government of India with the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) as the nodal department, runs from October 2, 2025, to October 31, 2025. It follows a preparatory phase from September 15 to 30, 2025.
The campaign aims to institutionalize Swachhata in government offices, enhance the office environment, optimize space management, and improve efficient record management. A key emphasis is on disposing of pending references and files, including MP references, inter-ministerial references, state government references, public grievances, and parliamentary assurances.
Additionally, there is a strong focus on e-waste disposal for unserviceable items like computers, printers, and LED displays, in compliance with the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022.
Each ministry, department, or subordinate office must identify cleanliness sites, pending files, redundant materials, and documents. They are required to document “before” and “after” scenarios, report daily progress via the SCDPM Portal, and highlight best practices, including waste-to-wealth initiatives or art from waste.
Progress is monitored centrally by DARPG, with weekly consolidated reports submitted to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and Cabinet Secretariat.
Activities and Achievements (First Half of the Campaign Period)
From October 2, 2025, the Legislative Department has actively participated in Special Campaign 5.0. Key actionable items identified include cleanliness sites, files for weeding out, records for transfer to the National Archives of India (NAI), and measures to reduce pendency.
The department has launched creative and visible initiatives, such as waste-to-wealth projects and e-waste management, to raise awareness. Social media efforts have enhanced accountability and public visibility during the implementation phase, under the direction of Dr. Rajiv Mani, Shri R.K. Pattanayak, and Smt. Rakhi Biswas.
The following table outlines the major events undertaken by the department:
| S.No | Events/Activity | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Legislative Department Observes Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCPDM) 5.0 | October 2, 2025 |
| 2. | Legislative Department, Ministry of Law & Justice Initiates Identification of Electronic Items for E-Waste Disposal under Special Campaign 5.0 | October 4, 2025 |
| 3. | Visit of Legislative Department Officers/Officials and NAI Officers to Digitization Unit under Special Campaign 5.0 | October 6, 2025 |
| 4. | Legislative Department Organizes Workshop on E-Waste Management to Promote Environmental Responsibility and Workplace Sustainability | October 9, 2025 |
| 5. | Legislative Department Emphasizes Cleanliness and Record Management Under Special Campaign 5.0 | October 10, 2025 |
| 6. | Weeding Out of Files/Records Kept in the Record Room of Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, under Special Campaign 5.0 | October 11, 2025 |
| 7. | List of Gazette of India and State Act Volumes for Transfer to National Archives of India under Special Campaign 5.0 | October 14, 2025 |