Coal Ministry Special Campaign 3.0 in full swing

12 Oct 2023 CW Team

The Ministry of Coal, in collaboration with all its Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and field offices, has commenced Special Campaign 3.0 on Swachhata, aimed at promoting cleanliness and efficiency. This month-long campaign, which began on 2nd October, is set to run until the 31st of October 2023, with the preparatory phase initiated on 15th September to establish campaign objectives and targets.

The key areas of focus for this campaign encompass the effective resolution of public grievances, handling requests from Members of Parliament and Parliament Assurances, organizing cleanliness drives, disposing of scrap materials, and streamlining record management, which includes the elimination of unnecessary files and documents. The preparatory phase involved extensive coordination between the Ministry of Coal and its PSUs, with the goal of devising a comprehensive strategy and creating awareness among all stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of the campaign.

In the preparatory phase, the Ministry of Coal has identified 763 sites for the cleanliness campaign and established targets to review 129,301 physical files and 59,213 e-Files, thereby enhancing record management practices. Moreover, a substantial 5218 metric tonnes of scrap materials have been earmarked for disposal.

The Ministry of Coal is committed to implementing various best practices and endeavors to complete these tasks by the conclusion of the campaign. These efforts are anticipated to not only promote cleanliness within the organization but also contribute to a more environmentally responsible and efficient workplace, thereby leaving a lasting positive impact.

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