Science and Technology Department weeds out 14,817 files in month-long cleanliness drive

The Department of Science and Technology says it cleared 906 cleanliness sites, against a target of 584, during Special Campaign 6, which ran from 2 to 31 October 2026.

The campaign covered the department, its autonomous institutions, subordinate offices, missions and Technology Innovation Hubs, following guidelines of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances.

Results reported

• All 12 Members of Parliament references disposed of
• 164 public grievances resolved and 21 appeals disposed of
• ₹25.96 lakh generated from disposal activities
• 1,72,798 square feet of office space freed
• 15,665 physical files reviewed against a target of 9,199; 13,031 weeded out
• All 2,516 identified e-files reviewed and 1,786 closed, taking files weeded out or closed to 14,817

These are the department's own figures.

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Source: official release by the Ministry of Science & Technology, issued through the Press Information Bureau, Government of India (05 NOV 2026 5:40PM by PIB Delhi). Read the full official text: Department of Science and Technology Successfully Concludes Special Campaign 6 with Significant Achievements in Swachhata, Record Management, reducing Pendency, improving Record Management and Optimising Office Space.