The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, is gearing up for Special Campaign 6.0, scheduled to be undertaken from 2nd to 31st October 2026, with a renewed focus on cleanliness, disposal of e-waste, space management and improving workplace efficiency.
Several cleanliness activities were also undertaken during the preparatory phase which was held during the period of 15th to 30th September this year.
The campaign which has entered in its sixth year will accord special emphasis to the identification and disposal of e-waste in accordance with the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, and other applicable guidelines. It will also focus on optimisation of office space, disposal of scrap and redundant items, record management and improving the overall workplace environment. The theme of this year’s campaign is Effective Collection, Segregation and Disposal of e-waste.
Significant Achievements under Special Campaign 5.0
The Department successfully undertook Special Campaign 5.0 from 2nd to 31st October 2025, with focused interventions in cleanliness, record management, grievance redressal, scrap disposal and space optimisation.
During the Special Campaign 5.0, scrap disposal resulted in revenue of more than ₹9.18 lakh. An area of 7,156 square feet was freed through space audit and other measures, enabling more effective utilisation of available office space.
As part of the record management exercise, 4,792 physical files were reviewed and 237 files were weeded out. In respect of electronic records and e-files, 1,275 e-files were reviewed and 170 e-files were closed.
The Department also received six public grievances during the campaign, all of which were disposed of, reflecting its focus on timely and responsive public service delivery. In addition, nine Parliamentary Assurances were monitored as part of the campaign.
Cleanliness and space optimisation drives were also undertaken, including the removal of obsolete furniture, old records and other redundant items. These measures contributed towards creating a cleaner, more organised and efficient workplace.
Active Participation of PSUs and Autonomous Institutions
The Department’s Public Sector Undertakings and autonomous institutions, including Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET), Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology (IPFT), Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited (HOCL) and HIL actively participated in the campaign.
Collectively, 93 cleanliness activities were undertaken by the Department. The initiatives covered cleanliness, removal of redundant materials, space optimisation and other measures aimed at improving workplace efficiency.
Focus Areas under Special Campaign 6.0
Building upon the experience and achievements of Special Campaign 5.0, the Department has undertaken preparations for Special Campaign 6.0 with a broader focus on the following areas.
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Identification of locations for sustained cleanliness and Swachhata activities;
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Space management, office beautification and optimisation of available workspace;
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Identification and disposal of e-waste in accordance with the prescribed rules and procedures;
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Identification and disposal of scrap and redundant items in accordance with applicable General Financial Rules (GFR);
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Review of pending references received from Members of Parliament, PMO, State Governments and Inter-Ministerial Cabinet Notes;
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Monitoring of Parliamentary Assurances pending for more than three months;
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Time-bound disposal of pending public grievances and appeals, including those received through CPGRAMS and other sources;
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Review and simplification of rules and processes for improving administrative efficiency; and
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Strengthening of record management through review, recording and weeding out of old physical files and closure of e-files.
The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals continues to align its administrative practices with the Government’s broader objective of clean, efficient, transparent and responsive governance. Through sustained efforts under the Special Campaign, the Department aims to promote optimal utilisation of resources, improve workplace conditions and strengthen the delivery of citizen-centric public services.