Defence Secretary Opens GYANDEEP Hindi Library at Sena Bhawan
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh opened the Hindi library GYANDEEP at Sena Bhawan in New Delhi under Special Campaign 6 of the Ministry of Defence.
Why in News
On 22 October 2026 Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh inaugurated GYANDEEP, a Hindi library at Sena Bhawan in New Delhi, under the Ministry of Defence's Special Campaign 6, and the ministry reported the campaign's results so far.
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh opened a new Hindi library named GYANDEEP at Sena Bhawan in New Delhi on 22 October 2026. The library is part of Special Campaign 6, which the Ministry of Defence is running from 2 to 31 October 2026. Its purpose is to put Hindi books and literature within reach of officials, to encourage the use of Hindi in official work and to strengthen the habit of working in Hindi, in keeping with the implementation of Rajbhasha, the official language policy.
What the campaign has cleared
Special Campaign 6 is a drive on cleanliness, record management and the disposal of obsolete material in government offices. The ministry has reported the following results so far:
| Space freed in South Block | About 35,000 square feet |
| Handed over to | Project Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum |
| Electronic files closed | 1,361 |
| Physical files weeded out | 1,746 |
| Revenue from disposal | Rs 4.22 lakh |
The space in South Block was freed by cleaning up and disposing of old records, and it has been surrendered to the Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum project, the national museum being developed in the capital. The money came from selling electronic waste and other items that had gone out of use.
Recognition for the workers
At the same event the Defence Secretary felicitated eight Swachhta Veers, that is cleanliness champions, for their particular contribution during the campaign. The term is used in these campaigns for staff whose work on cleanliness and record disposal stands out.
Where the work is going on
Cleaning and upkeep of offices, segregation and disposal of electronic waste and related activities are being carried out regularly across the buildings of the Ministry of Defence. Besides Sena Bhawan, the work covers Kartavya Bhawan-II, Vayu Bhawan and the offices on KG Marg in New Delhi.
Why a Hindi library
Rajbhasha work in central ministries aims at increasing the use of Hindi in files, notes and correspondence, and a library of Hindi books inside an office building is a practical step in that direction, giving staff reading material in the language they are being asked to work in. For the Ministry of Defence, which runs a large network of offices in New Delhi, the library sits alongside the campaign's other aims of a tidier, better organised workplace with fewer dead records on the shelves. Special Campaign 6 ends on 31 October 2026, and the ministry is continuing the disposal and cleanliness work in its buildings until then.
Important Facts
| Library | GYANDEEP, a Hindi library at Sena Bhawan, New Delhi |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated by | Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, on 22 October 2026 |
| Campaign | Special Campaign 6 of the Ministry of Defence, 2 to 31 October 2026 |
| Space freed | About 35,000 square feet in South Block |
| Space given to | Project Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum |
| Files | 1,361 e-files closed and 1,746 physical files weeded out |
| Revenue | Rs 4.22 lakh from disposal of e-waste and obsolete items |
| Felicitated | Eight Swachhta Veers for their contribution during the campaign |
Exam Point of View
Remember the library's name (GYANDEEP), its location (Sena Bhawan, New Delhi), who opened it (Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh), the campaign (Special Campaign 6, 2 to 31 October 2026), the space freed in South Block (35,000 square feet), the museum project it went to and the revenue figure of Rs 4.22 lakh.
Practice Questions
GYANDEEP, inaugurated by the Defence Secretary in New Delhi, is which of the following?
- A.A Hindi library at Sena Bhawan
- B.A digital records portal of the armed forces
- C.A training academy for defence civilians
- D.A museum of military history
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The Defence Secretary opened it on 22 October 2026 as part of Special Campaign 6 of the Ministry of Defence, with the aim of promoting Hindi books and literature, encouraging the use of Hindi in official work and strengthening the culture of working in Hindi under the Rajbhasha policy.
Read the full explanation →How much space did the Ministry of Defence free in South Block during Special Campaign 6, and to which project was it surrendered?
- A.About 25,000 square feet, to the National Archives
- B.About 35,000 square feet, to Project Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum
- C.About 45,000 square feet, to the National War Memorial
- D.About 35,000 square feet, to the National Museum of Natural History
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The space was cleared through cleaning and the disposal of old records in South Block, and handed over to that museum project.
Read the full explanation →How many Swachhta Veers were felicitated by the Defence Secretary at the inauguration?
- A.Five
- B.Six
- C.Eight
- D.Ten
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At the opening of the GYANDEEP library the Defence Secretary felicitated eight Swachhta Veers, or cleanliness champions, in recognition of their special contribution during the ongoing campaign.
Read the full explanation →Which of these buildings is NOT named among the Ministry of Defence offices where Special Campaign 6 activities are being carried out?
- A.Sena Bhawan
- B.Vayu Bhawan
- C.Kartavya Bhawan-II
- D.Nirman Bhawan
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The maintenance and cleaning of offices, the segregation and disposal of electronic waste and related activities are being carried out across various offices and buildings of the Ministry of Defence, including Sena Bhawan, Kartavya Bhawan-II, Vayu Bhawan and the offices on KG Marg.
Read the full explanation →Frequently Asked Questions
What is GYANDEEP?
A Hindi library set up at Sena Bhawan in New Delhi and inaugurated by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on 22 October 2026 under Special Campaign 6 of the Ministry of Defence.
How much space has the Ministry of Defence freed in South Block?
About 35,000 square feet, cleared by cleaning up and disposing of old records. The space has been surrendered to the Project Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum.
How long does Special Campaign 6 run in the Ministry of Defence?
From 2 to 31 October 2026. During it the ministry has closed 1,361 e-files, weeded out 1,746 physical files and generated Rs 4.22 lakh from disposal of e-waste and obsolete items.
Sources
- https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326634 (opens in a new tab) — Press Information Bureau
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