New Delhi: The Ministry of Tourism has successfully concluded Special Campaign 6.0 for Disposal of Pending Matters and Cleanliness, undertaken as part of the Government of India’s initiative to promote cleanliness, improve administrative efficiency and ensure timely disposal of pending matters. The Campaign witnessed active participation from the Ministry and its subordinate offices and organisations, including India Tourism Domestic Offices, National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT), Central Institutes of Hotel Management (CIHMs), Indian Culinary Institutes (ICIs) and other associated institutions.
The Ministry recorded significant achievements under Special Campaign 6.0, surpassing its initial targets. Against 5,654 targets set for the Campaign, a total of 7,125 achievements were recorded. The Campaign resulted in the freeing of 63,461 square feet of office space and generation of ₹68,05,834 in revenue through scrap disposal. As part of efforts to streamline record management and improve administrative efficiency, 3,006 physical files were weeded out and 3,645 electronic files were closed.
Cleanliness activities formed an important component of the Campaign, with 302 cleanliness activities/sites undertaken or identified across the country. Students from Central Institutes of Hotel Management (CIHMs) and stakeholders from the tourism sector actively participated in cleanliness and upkeep activities at institutional premises, government offices and tourist areas. Plantation drives were also organised to improve and rejuvenate public spaces, encouraging greater participation in maintaining clean and sustainable surroundings.
Special emphasis was placed on effective record management, disposal of obsolete and unused materials, and optimum utilisation of office space. E-waste was also identified, segregated and disposed of as part of the Campaign’s focus on responsible waste management and cleaner working environments.
Awareness about Special Campaign 6.0 was also generated through various social media platforms, highlighting the activities and achievements undertaken by the Ministry and its associated organisations. The successful conclusion of the Campaign reflects the Ministry of Tourism’s continued efforts towards promoting cleanliness, enhancing administrative efficiency and maintaining cleaner public and tourism spaces across the country.
