Department of Expenditure and its attached and subordinate offices successfully implement Special Campaign 3.0

With the aim of Swachhata at workplace and improving the efficiency of the Government Offices, the Government of India decided to undertake the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 3.0 in Government Offices from 2^nd October to 31^st October, 2023. The objective of the Special Campaign 3. 0 is to identify and timely disposal of pending matters/references; to review existing rules and procedures to reduce compliance burden; record management; cleanliness of government offices including space management; etc.

The Department of Expenditure (DoE), Ministry of Finance, along with its Attached/Subordinate Offices/Autonomous Body – Controller General of Accounts, Chief Adviser Cost, Central Pension Accounting Office, Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management actively participated in the Special Campaign 3.0. During the preparatory phase of the Campaign from 15^th to 30^th September 2023, pendency under various categories viz. references from Members of Parliament, Inter-Ministerial References, public grievances/appeals, cleanliness sites, files to be reviewed, etc. were identified.

A significant achievement has been noted during the implementation phase of Special Campaign from 2^nd to 31^st October, 2023. Out of 257 Public Grievances and Appeals, 240 have been disposed off, comments on 40 out of 47 Inter-Ministerial References (Cabinet Note) have been given, out of 11 references received from Members of Parliament, 8 have been answered and 100% targets have been achieved in PMO and State Government References. A revenue of Rs. 4,72,065/- has been generated and approx. 5345 square feet space freed through disposal of the redundant scrap material and obsolete items.    

The Special Campaign 3.0 in Department of Expenditure also included following thematic activities/ practices:-

The Finance Secretary administered Swachhata Hi Sewa pledge and oath against use of Single Use Plastic to Officials/staff of the Department on 29th September, 2023 to encourage towards cleanliness, environment protection and sustainable development. The attached/subordinate offices under DoE also administered Swachhata pledge in their offices.

The Senior Officials of the Department inspected the offices and building premises in North Block during the preparatory phase of the Special Campaign 3.0 and emphasised on maintaining highest standards of cleanliness.

As part of a special initiative under the Special Campaign 3.0, a SafaiMitra Surakasha Shivir was conducted on 5th October, 2023 in North Block, New Delhi, for housekeeping/sanitation staff working in the DoE. More than 100 people benefitted from this special medical camp. The camp concluded with closing note from Special Secretary (Pers.) and felicitating the doctors and their support staffs.

 

 

 

In addition to above activities, the DoE had undertaken one day Special Cleanliness Drive on 13^th October, 2023 inside and outside the Office premises. The Special Cleanliness Drive saw active participation of officials from all levels thereby showcasing a collective commitment towards cleanliness and social responsibility. Similar Cleanliness Drives were also conducted by attached/ subordinate offices and Autonomous Bodies under the DoE.

    

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