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The Ministry of Mines is fully engaged in Special Campaign 5.0's main phase running through October. They've identified hundreds of sites for cleanliness drives and reviewed thousands of files for better record management. A major e-waste initiative led by JNARDDC includes collection booths and convenient home pick-up services. Public participation is being encouraged to help achieve all campaign targets by month's end.

Key Points: Mines Ministry Drives Special Campaign 5.0 Cleanliness and E-Waste

  • Ministry identified 292 sites for intensive cleanliness campaigns across all offices
  • Reviewed over 18,000 physical files and 12,000 e-files for digitization and weeding
  • JNARDDC spearheads domestic e-waste drive with collection booths and home pick-up
  • Secretary conducted personal inspection of all ministry sections and record room
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Ministry of Mines gears up for main phase of special campaign 5.0

Ministry of Mines gears up for main phase of Special Campaign 5.0, focusing on e-waste disposal, record digitization, and public participation from Oct 2-31, 2025.

"The Ministry of Mines remains fully committed to achieving the targets during the main phase of Special Campaign 5.0 - Ministry of Mines"

New Delhi, October 3

The Ministry of Mines has actively undertaken a series of initiatives during the preparatory phase of Special Campaign 5.0, observed across the Government of India from September 15 to 30, 2025.

As part of this phase, all organisations under the Ministry, including the Secretariat, carried out comprehensive reviews to identify pending references from MPs, State Governments, public grievances, PMO references, Parliamentary assurances, cleanliness drives in offices and public-facing areas, records for digitisation and weeding-out, as well as scrap and obsolete items for disposal. Nodal officers were designated in each organisation to ensure effective and focused implementation during the primary phase.

During this period, the Ministry of Mines identified 292 sites for cleanliness campaigns. In record management, 18,873 physical files and 12,202 electronic files were reviewed. A training programme on Record Management was also conducted for employees. On 3rd October 2025, the Secretary (Mines) personally inspected all sections of the Ministry and the Record Room at Shastri Bhawan.

E-waste management has been identified as a key focus area under the campaign. The Ministry's autonomous body, Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC), Nagpur, is spearheading a major domestic e-waste management drive in collaboration with authorised recyclers. The initiative focuses on the collection and safe disposal of domestic e-waste, including appliances, electronic devices, lighting equipment, tools, toys, and medical instruments.

To encourage public participation, e-waste collection booths are being established at various offices, along with a home pick-up facility available through pre-booking. An e-waste collection booth has also been set up at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi, operational from 2nd to 31st October 2025.

The Ministry of Mines remains fully committed to achieving the targets during the main phase of Special Campaign 5.0, scheduled from October 2nd to 31st, 2025.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The e-waste management initiative is much needed! So many old phones and electronics lying around at home. The home pick-up facility is a great idea for busy families like ours 👍
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Arjun K
While I appreciate the effort, I hope this isn't just another temporary campaign. We need sustained cleanliness and efficiency in government offices, not just during special months. The real test will be maintaining these standards after October.
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Sarah B
As someone who's visited government offices, the cleanliness drives are very welcome! Clean offices make citizens feel more respected. Hope this extends to all state mining departments too 🏢✨
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Vikram M
Good to see JNARDDC taking lead in e-waste management. Nagpur setting an example for the entire country! More cities should have such collection centers permanently, not just during campaigns.
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Michael C
The record digitization is crucial for transparency. Digital files mean less paperwork and easier access for citizens. Hope they complete the digitization properly and don't just scan without proper indexing.

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