Dr. Jitendra Singh Unveils Special Campaign 5.0 Portal

Dr. Jitendra Singh Unveils Special Campaign 5.0 Portal

Why in the News ?

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the web portal for Special Campaign 5.0 in New Delhi. The campaign focuses on institutionalising cleanliness (swachhata), reducing pendency of files, and ensuring scientific e-waste disposal in compliance with E-Waste Management Rules 2022.

Dr. Jitendra Singh Unveils Special Campaign 5.0 Portal

Focus and Achievements of Special Campaigns:

  • Special Campaign 5.0 has been launched to institutionalise swachhata and enhance efficiency in governance.
  • The Minister highlighted that the campaign reflects the transformation of government offices into more transparent and accountable institutions.
  • Previous editions led to the weeding out of over 1.37 crore files, clearing massive administrative backlogs.
  • Through scrap disposal, a revenue of ₹3,296 crore has been generated across departments.
  • The campaign aims to minimise pendency and improve record management across ministries.

New Priorities Under Campaign 5.0:

  • Focus on scientific disposal of e-waste across ministries.
  • Compliance with E-Waste Management Rules 2022 to ensure sustainability and environmental protection.
  • Institutionalisation of cleanliness as a governance value rather than a one-time activity.
  • Building a digital-first approach for tracking pendency, grievances, and campaign progress through the new portal.
  • Encouraging ministries to set time-bound targets for pendency clearance and waste management.

Importance of Special Campaigns :

●      Objective: Enhance cleanliness, transparency, and efficiency in government offices.

●      Special Campaign 1.0 – 4.0: Focused on reducing pendency of files, disposal of public grievances, and promoting swachhata initiatives.

●      Scrap Disposal: Contributed significantly to both revenue generation and space management in offices.

●      E-Waste Management Rules 2022: Provide a framework for environmentally sound disposal and recycling of electronic waste.

●      Governance Relevance: Promotes ease of doing business, citizen-centric service delivery, and sustainable waste management practices.