MoSPI Special Campaign 5.0: Halfway Wins in Cleanliness Drive

What Has Happened So Far

By the middle of the campaign, the numbers tell a clear story of hard work. Staff members organised 92 separate cleanliness activities in offices and field locations spread across India. These events brought everyone together to scrub, sort, and reorganise.

Team members learn better ways to handle files during a special training day.

One of the practical outcomes is the extra room created inside offices. Through careful sorting and weeding out of old papers, the ministry freed up 2,975 square feet of space. That is enough room for new workstations or storage that actually makes sense.

Another smart move was selling off items that could no longer be used. Old furniture, broken equipment, and other scrap brought in ₹2,71,400. This money goes back into the system and shows how a clean-up can also pay for itself.

Learning Better Ways to Manage Files

On 15 October 2025, MoSPI held a dedicated training session on how to handle records properly. The idea came straight from the guiding rules set by the administrative reforms department. Officers and staff from different units attended to pick up standard methods that save time and reduce clutter in the long run.

Workers give the premises at ISI Kolkata a thorough sweep.

Such sessions are not just one-off events. They aim to build habits so that every office follows the same neat system for storing and retrieving documents. When files are in order, decisions happen faster and citizens get quicker responses.

Clean-Up Efforts Across the Country

Field offices joined the drive with equal energy. In Kolkata, the Indian Statistical Institute turned its grounds spotless. Down in Mohali, the National Sample Survey Office regional team cleared every corner of their building. The Coordination and Quality Control Division in Bengaluru also rolled up sleeves for a full clean-up.

Regional office in Mohali looks fresh after the team effort.

Further east, the Shillong regional office took the campaign outdoors to Ward’s Lake area, picking up litter and sprucing up public space. The zonal office in Guwahati followed suit with its own cleanliness push. Each location shared pictures that show dusty corners turning into tidy, welcoming workplaces.

Bengaluru zonal team clears out clutter for a smoother workspace.

Keeping the Energy Alive

MoSPI leaders make it clear that the campaign is not a short sprint. They want the same level of care to continue even after 31 October. By building cleanliness and order into daily routines, the ministry hopes to serve people better. A neat office means less time hunting for papers and more time delivering accurate statistics that the country relies on.

Shillong team extends the clean-up to the scenic Ward’s Lake area.

Citizens notice the difference when government offices run smoothly. Pending files get cleared faster, public grievances find quicker solutions, and the overall trust in the system grows. That is the larger goal behind every broom sweep and every recycled scrap item.

Looking Ahead to the Finish Line

With half the implementation phase already behind them, MoSPI teams are motivated to cross the finish line strong. More cleanliness drives are planned, additional space will be freed, and further training sessions will reinforce good practices. The ministry invites every employee to own this change so that efficiency becomes second nature.

Guwahati zonal office joins the nationwide effort.

In the end, Special Campaign 5.0 is about more than just tidy desks. It is about creating a work culture where accountability and citizen service come first. MoSPI is showing how small, consistent steps lead to big improvements in government functioning.

Another glimpse of the dedicated teams at work.