Ministry of Mines Concludes Special Campaign 5.0, Achieving 100% Targets
Ministry of Mines Concludes Special Campaign 5.0, Achieving 100% Targets
Ministry of Mines, along with its attached and subordinate offices, CPSEs, and autonomous bodies, has successfully concluded Special Campaign 5.0—an initiative aimed at optimizing record management, reducing pendency of references from MPs, PMO, IMC, and State Governments, resolving public grievances, and ensuring effective scrap disposal. Building upon the success of previous campaigns, the Ministry once again achieved 100% of its set targets under this campaign.
During the campaign, the Ministry conducted 578 cleanliness drives, exceeding its target of 292. Through these efforts, approximately ₹97 lakh was generated from scrap disposal and around 48 thousand square feet of office space was freed. More than 6,700 files were weeded out as part of the record management exercise, contributing significantly to improved efficiency and space optimization. The campaign also achieved 100% targets in record management and disposal of references received from MPs, State Governments, IMC, PMO, and public grievances. Additionally, to enhance ease of doing business and promote good governance, the Ministry simplified 11 rules during the campaign period.
A key highlight of the campaign was a nationwide domestic e-waste recycling initiative coordinated by the Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC). Implemented across 58 locations in the country, the campaign successfully collected 9.02 tons of e-waste through authorized recyclers such as ATTERO Recycling and MRAI, with over ₹11 lakh disbursed. The initiative aimed to raise awareness about responsible e-waste management and recycling, promoting sustainable practices among employees and partner organizations.
Various organizations under the Ministry of Mines undertook innovative and community-oriented activities showcasing creativity and environmental awareness. The Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL) developed artistic Waste-to-Art models such as a bike, giraffe, and tool stand using metal scrap, demonstrating creative reuse and recycling. The Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) beautified its office premises using waste materials, created innovative art pieces at the Devapur Limestone Mines in Telangana, and constructed a compost pit at a government school in Morad to encourage environmental consciousness. The Geological Survey of India (GSI) organized a free medical health check-up camp for staff and contractual workers, reinforcing the campaign’s focus on health and well-being.
Through these sustained efforts, the Ministry of Mines continues to promote cleanliness, efficient waste management, and sustainability. The achievements under Special Campaign 5.0 reflect the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to a cleaner environment, innovative recycling, and a circular economy approach—transforming waste into valuable resources and art. The campaign reaffirms the Ministry’s dedication to transparency, eco-friendly governance, and effective public service delivery.