Department of Science and Technology successfully completes Special Campaign 3.0 on Swachhta and minimizes pendency in Government

Drawing inspiration from Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s vision and mission to institutionalize Swachhta and minimize pendency in Government, Department of Science and Technology launched the Special Campaign 3.0 (implementation phase) from 2nd October to 31st October 2023 with special impetus on disposal of pendency, better space management and making the environment and government infrastructures clean and green.

The Department of Science and Technology has successfully completed its Special Campaign 3.0 underlining Swachhta, which was conducted within the Department and across its Sections/Divisions/Autonomous Bodies/Subordinate Offices located in various parts of the country. The campaign started with a preparatory phase from September 15th, 2023 to identify targets to be readied for cleaning and space management during the campaign period.

During the campaign, special focus was given to space management and enhancement of workplace experience in offices. Since the beginning of the Preparatory Phase of the Special Campaign, the Department along with its Sections/Divisions/Autonomous Bodies/Subordinate Offices identified various sites to be cleaned across the country. Around 150 sites were identified for cleaning and 20 thousand sq. ft. area was anticipated to be freed, more than 8,000 physical files and around 140 e-files were identified for review. Daily progress was monitored by a dedicated team and information was uploaded regularly on the SCPDM portal hosted by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances.

Joint Secretary (Admin), Smt. A. Dhanalakshmi actively reviewed the campaign progress through various hybrid VC meetings and visited many sites inside the office premises as a part of ongoing Special Campaign 3.0. She appreciated the efforts of the officials and encouraged them to channel their best efforts to maintain cleanliness at workplace.