MoSPI Wraps Up Special Campaign 6 With 1,522 E-Files Shut
MoSPI closed Special Campaign 6, held from 2 to 31 October 2026, disposing of 48 grievances, shutting 1,522 e-files and freeing 1,982 sq ft of office space.
Why in News
On 10 November 2026 the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation announced the successful conclusion of Special Campaign 6, held from 2 to 31 October 2026, reporting 1,522 e-files closed, 1,982 sq ft of office space freed and Rs 3,69,819 earned from scrap and e-waste.
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has wound up Special Campaign 6, the latest round of the Centre's periodic drive to clear pending work and tidy up government offices. The campaign ran from 2 to 31 October 2026 and drew in the Ministry's field offices spread across States and Union Territories along with its attached, subordinate and autonomous offices around the country.
How the month was run
The Secretary of the Ministry kept watch on progress through October, and each achievement was entered day by day on the portal built for the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters, known in short as the SCDPM portal. Cleanliness work and the other activities prescribed for the campaign were carried out alongside the clearing of files and grievances.
What the month delivered
| Pending matters | 48 public grievances and 9 grievance appeals disposed of |
| Physical files | 718 reviewed, of which 433 were weeded out |
| Electronic files | 1,607 reviewed and 1,522 closed |
| Office space freed | 1,982 sq ft |
| Revenue from scrap and e-waste | Rs 3,69,819 |
| Cleanliness drives | 114 |
References sent in by Members of Parliament and matters tied to Parliamentary Assurances were also taken up so that they could be settled faster.
Beyond the paperwork
Saplings were planted in office compounds to add greenery to the premises. Housekeeping staff were felicitated at a ceremony in recognition of the work they put in to keep workplaces clean, hygienic and well ordered. Field offices ran Waste to Art campaigns, turning discarded material into exhibits so as to push the habit of reuse and recycling.
The one-day drive
A dedicated One-Day Cleanliness Drive was held on 7 October 2026 across the Ministry and its attached and subordinate offices. Waste segregation, handling of electronic waste, plantation and better use of office space were all taken up that day. The Field Operations Division carried out cleanliness work at about 53 locations around the country, while the remaining offices did the same at their own premises.
Why it matters
Special Campaigns are run across Union ministries to cut the backlog of files, grievances and references and to recover office space that old records had been occupying. For an aspirant, this round is a useful example of how administrative reform is counted in India: not in promises but in files weeded, grievances settled, square feet recovered and money earned from scrap.
Important Facts
| Campaign | Special Campaign 6.0 of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 to 31 October 2026 |
| Portal used | Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) portal |
| Grievances disposed | 48 public grievances and 9 grievance appeals |
| Physical files | 718 reviewed, 433 weeded out |
| Electronic files | 1,607 reviewed, 1,522 closed |
| Office space freed | 1,982 sq ft |
| Revenue from e-waste and scrap | Rs 3,69,819 |
| Cleanliness drives | 114 |
| One-day drive | 7 October 2026, with the Field Operations Division covering about 53 sites |
Exam Point of View
Note the campaign's name and number (Special Campaign 6), its dates (2 to 31 October 2026), the portal on which daily progress was uploaded (SCDPM), the one-day drive on 7 October 2026 covering about 53 Field Operations Division sites, and the headline figures - 48 grievances and 9 appeals, 718 physical files reviewed with 433 weeded out, 1,607 e-files reviewed with 1,522 closed, 1,982 sq ft freed, Rs 3,69,819 in revenue and 114 cleanliness drives.
Practice Questions
How many electronic files were closed by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation during Special Campaign 6?
- A.1,607
- B.1,522
- C.1,982
- D.433
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During Special Campaign 6 the Ministry reviewed its electronic records in bulk and closed this many e-files, which the Ministry counted among the gains in records management and administrative efficiency.
Read the full explanation →Over which period was Special Campaign 6 of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation conducted?
- A.2 to 31 October 2026
- B.1 to 30 September 2026
- C.7 to 31 October 2026
- D.2 to 31 November 2026
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The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation held Special Campaign 6 over these dates, with its field offices in the States and Union Territories joining in along with its attached, subordinate and autonomous offices, and with the Secretary of the Ministry monitoring progress that was uploaded daily on the SCDPM…
Read the full explanation →How much revenue did MoSPI generate from the disposal of e-waste and scrap during Special Campaign 6?
- A.Rs 3,69,819
- B.Rs 2,69,918
- C.Rs 6,39,189
- D.Rs 9,36,811
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The Ministry put this amount down to the disposal of electronic waste and scrap during Special Campaign 6, treating it as a sign that resources lying unused in offices can still be turned to account.
Read the full explanation →Frequently Asked Questions
When was Special Campaign 6 of MoSPI conducted?
It ran from 2 to 31 October 2026 across the Ministry's field offices in States and Union Territories as well as its attached, subordinate and autonomous offices, with daily progress uploaded on the SCDPM portal.
How many files did MoSPI deal with during Special Campaign 6?
The Ministry reviewed 718 physical files and weeded out 433 of them, and reviewed 1,607 electronic files of which 1,522 were closed, improving records management and administrative efficiency.
How much revenue did MoSPI earn from scrap during the campaign?
The disposal of e-waste and scrap generated Rs 3,69,819. The Ministry also freed 1,982 sq ft of office space and held 114 cleanliness drives during Special Campaign 6.
Sources
- https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2334546 (opens in a new tab) — Press Information Bureau
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