The Department of Personnel & Training (DoP&T), along with its attached and subordinate organizations, successfully completed Special Campaign 5.0, running from 2nd October 2025 to 31st October 2025. The campaign focused on records review, pendency reduction, public grievance disposal, scrap management, and expedited decision-making across the Department and its organizations.
Key Achievements in Records and File Management
During the campaign, the Department made substantial progress in managing both physical and electronic records. Extensive weeding out drives and digitization initiatives were conducted across attached offices and autonomous bodies. This effort significantly reduced the volume of physical files, improved operational efficiency, and freed up office space.
File Review and Digitization
| Activity | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Physical files reviewed | 1,15,576 |
| Physical files weeded out | 97,188 |
| E-office files reviewed | 1,28,306 |
| E-office files closed | 76,378 |
| Valuable office space freed | 11,753 sq. ft. |
Public Grievance Disposal and Parliamentary References
Special Campaign 5.0 prioritized prompt handling of citizen grievances, parliamentary assurances, Inter-Ministerial Consultation references, and MP/VIP communications. All pending cases were thoroughly reviewed and resolved to strengthen accountability and citizen-centric governance.
| Category | Disposals |
|---|---|
| Pending references from MPs | 16 |
| Public grievances | 1,842 |
| PMO references | 12 |
| Public grievance appeals | 343 |
Workshops and Cyber Security Awareness
Two workshops on cyber security were conducted at DoP&T, Kartavya Bhavan–III, targeting middle-level officers and staff. These sessions promoted better digital resource management, data organization, and overall cybersecurity awareness.
Environmental and Cleanliness Initiatives
The Department also focused on workplace hygiene and environmental conservation. Toilets were renovated, surrounding areas were deep cleaned, and officers participated in tree plantation drives under the “Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath, Shramdaan” initiative. More than 1,000 sites across offices were involved in cleanliness drives.
As part of Swachhata Day celebrations on 2nd October 2025, a Nukkad Natak was performed in New Delhi to raise public awareness on cleanliness and collective responsibility.
Scrap Management and Revenue Generation
Efforts to manage scrap and e-waste were undertaken at a large scale, generating revenue and promoting environmental responsibility.
| Activity | Revenue/Outcome |
|---|---|
| Revenue from scrap/e-waste disposal | ₹33,15,649 |
Social Media Outreach
All activities carried out during Special Campaign 5.0 were regularly shared on social media platforms, with over 200 posts highlighting achievements and awareness initiatives.
Conclusion
Through Special Campaign 5.0, DoP&T reinforced its commitment to efficient governance, digital transformation, environmental responsibility, and improved public service delivery. The campaign’s successful implementation across all attached and subordinate organizations demonstrates the Department’s dedication to achieving maximum governance with minimum government.