The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, is gearing up for Special Campaign 5.0, to be held from 2nd to 31st October 2025. The initiative will focus on e-waste disposal as per MoEFCC’s E-Waste Management Rules 2022, space optimisation, and enhancing workplace efficiency across field offices.Special Campaign 4.0, conducted between October 2023 and October 2024, delivered notable results in record management, grievance redressal, scrap disposal, and cleanliness drives.Key outcomes of Special Campaign 4.0Records management: 2,443 physical files identified, with 231 reviewed and weeded out. In electronic records, 4,656 e-files and 5,698 e-receipts were identified, with 851 e-files and 2,881 e-receipts reviewed.Public grievances: Three grievances were received, of which two were resolved.Parliamentary assurances: Eight assurances monitored, including five under the Chemical Division and three under the Petrochemical Division.Cleanliness drives: Removal of obsolete furniture, records, and redundant items led to a more efficient and employee-friendly workplace.Active participation by PSUs and autonomous bodiesCIPET reviewed 5,000 physical files, examined 691, and conducted 29 cleanliness drives.IPFT reviewed 30 of 400 identified files and conducted 2 cleanliness activities.HOCL identified 600 files and reviewed 230, preparing for active participation in Campaign 5.0.HIL reviewed 100 of 250 files and conducted 2 cleanliness drives.Collectively, 43 cleanliness activities were undertaken, with 33 successfully completed, reinforcing the department’s culture of environmental responsibility and efficiency.Agenda for Special Campaign 5.0The upcoming campaign will broaden its scope with activities including:Identification of cleanliness campaign sites for sustained Swachhata initiatives.Space management and office beautification to improve workplace efficiency.Identification and disposal of e-waste as per MoEFCC guidelines.Disposal of scrap and redundant items in line with GFR norms.Review of pending references from MPs, PMO, State Governments, and Cabinet Notes.Monitoring of Parliamentary Assurances pending over three months.Disposal of pending public grievances and appeals in a time-bound manner.Simplification of rules and processes to enhance governance.Continued emphasis on record management, file review, and closure of e-files.Through its sustained efforts, the DCPC continues to align with the Government of India’s broader goals of transparency, efficiency, and sustainability in public administration, reaffirming its commitment to clean governance and responsive public service delivery.News source: PIB