The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has successfully completed Special Campaign 6, an initiative aimed at clearing administrative backlogs, strengthening cleanliness practices and improving the efficiency of government offices across the country.
Conducted from October 2 to 31, 2026, the month-long campaign was launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. It focused on reducing pending official work, resolving public grievances, improving record management and promoting cleanliness across the Ministry and its associated organisations.
Special attention was given to field offices and establishments located outside headquarters that deal directly with the public. The objective was to improve service delivery and ensure that administrative reforms reach institutions working at the grassroots level.
The campaign began with a preparatory phase on September 15, 2026, followed by its implementation from October 2 to 31 across the Ministry's attached and subordinate offices throughout the country.
Campaign Expanded to Nearly 8,000 Locations
The Ministry initially identified 6,757 locations for cleanliness-related activities. As the campaign progressed, its coverage was expanded to 7,963 sites, reflecting the wider participation of offices and affiliated organisations.
The progress of the campaign was monitored regularly at the highest administrative level. All divisions of the Ministry, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and other associated organisations actively participated in the initiative. Progress reports and achievements were also uploaded periodically on the Special Campaign portal managed by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG).
More Than 11,900 Public Grievances Resolved
One of the major achievements of Special Campaign 6 was the disposal of a substantial number of pending references and public complaints. The Ministry addressed 147 references received from Members of Parliament and 141 references from State Governments.
In addition, 11,902 public grievances and 1,666 appeals were resolved during the campaign. These efforts were aimed at improving administrative responsiveness and ensuring timely attention to issues raised by citizens and public representatives.
Over 2.19 Lakh Physical Files Reviewed
The campaign also delivered significant results in record management and office space utilisation. A total of 2,19,644 physical files and 30,385 electronic files were reviewed as part of the exercise.
Through systematic record management and the removal of obsolete and unnecessary materials, the Ministry managed to free 78,125 square feet of office space. The exercise is expected to support better workplace organisation and more efficient utilisation of government infrastructure.
The disposal of scrap and redundant materials generated revenue exceeding ₹10.17 crore. Of this amount, ₹2.63 crore came specifically from the disposal of electronic waste (e-waste), highlighting the importance given to responsible waste management and environmentally sustainable practices.
Special Cleanliness Drive and Green Initiatives
As part of the campaign, the Ministry organised a special one-day intensive drive on October 13, 2026, to accelerate progress towards the targets set under Special Campaign 6.
The initiative involved coordinated activities across the Ministry's attached and subordinate offices. These included plantation drives, intensive cleanliness programmes and the removal of old and unnecessary records. The activities were designed to improve office hygiene, encourage environmental responsibility and strengthen systematic record management.
Employees and officials from various departments and affiliated organisations participated actively, contributing to the implementation of the campaign's objectives.
Social Media Used to Highlight Campaign Achievements
The Ministry also undertook an extensive digital outreach programme to spread awareness about the campaign. Around 1,200 posts carrying the hashtag #SpecialCampaign6 were shared across social media platforms, including X, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.
The posts highlighted cleanliness activities, administrative improvements and achievements recorded by different offices, helping communicate the campaign's progress to a wider audience.
MHA Pledges to Continue Administrative Reforms
The Ministry of Home Affairs has reiterated its commitment to maintaining the progress achieved through Special Campaign 6. It aims to continue focusing on timely disposal of pending matters, effective public service delivery, accountability, workplace cleanliness and the development of a positive administrative culture.
The participation of Central Armed Police Forces and other affiliated organisations played an important role in extending the campaign's reach and ensuring its implementation across different establishments.
Beyond the immediate targets, Special Campaign 6 has encouraged a stronger culture of responsibility, transparency and efficiency within the Ministry and its field offices. The initiative reflects the government's broader emphasis on responsive administration, organised workplaces and citizen-oriented public services.
The Ministry has underlined the importance of sustaining these practices so that cleanliness, proper record management and timely resolution of public grievances become an integral part of routine government functioning.