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Swachhata Success: How DST's Special Campaign 5.0 Exceeds All Targets

The Department of Science and Technology is making impressive progress in Special Campaign 5.0. They've already exceeded their cleanliness targets with 433 sites cleared across autonomous institutes. File review efforts have been massive, with thousands of physical and e-files processed and weeded out. These systematic efforts have freed up significant office space while effectively addressing public grievances and VIP references.

Key Points: DST Special Campaign 5.0 Achieves Swachhata and Pendency Reduction

  • DST conducted 433 cleanliness sites exceeding target of 318 campaign locations
  • Reviewed 12,160 physical files and weeded out 5,133 outdated documents
  • Cleared 63 public grievances out of targeted 90 pending cases
  • Freed 1.15 lakh square feet of office space through systematic cleanup efforts
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Special Campaign 5.0 is in full swing in Department of Science and Technology for Swachhata and Reducing Pendency

Department of Science and Technology exceeds cleanliness and file review targets, freeing 1.15 lakh sq ft space and clearing public grievances under Special Campaign 5.0.

"These efforts have freed up 1,15,582 sq. ft. of office space, reflecting the Department's strong commitment to cleanliness and workplace efficiency. - DST Release"

New Delhi, October 23

The Special Campaign 5.0 launched by the Government, with Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances as the nodal department, has gained significant momentum. The preparatory phase (September 16 to 30) for Special Campaign 5.0 ended on September 30, and the Implementation Phase began on October 2.

According to a releae, department of Science and Technology (DST) is actively participating in the Special Campaign 5.0, which is evident from the massive participation of all the Autonomous Institutes and Subordinate offices under DST across the Country.

During the mid-campaign period, 433 cleanliness sites have already been conducted by various Autonomous Institutes and Subordinate offices of DST, which has exceeded the identified target of 318 campaign sites during the preparatory phase. In addition, 12,160 physical files and 1,132 e-files have been reviewed, resulting in the weeding of 5,133 physical files and closure of 740 e-files till 17th October 2025, which has also exceeded the identified targets.

These efforts have freed up 1,15,582 sq. ft. of office space, reflecting the Department's strong commitment to cleanliness and workplace efficiency. There has been significant progress in clearing the Public Grievances (PG) and their appeals.

63 PGs have already been cleared out of the target of 90 PGs and 4 out of 7 appeals have been disposed. 3 VIP references out of the targeted 8 have also been replied.

During the implementation phase, DST is committed to achieving the targets identified in the preparatory phase. Regular tweets and other social media posts are also being posted by the offices of DST, with #SpecialCampaign5.0 gaining significant traction.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Finally some action on reducing pendency! 12,160 files reviewed and 5,133 weeded out is massive. Hope this becomes a regular practice, not just a campaign. Our science departments should lead by example.
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David E
While the numbers look good, I hope this isn't just about statistics. Real impact will be seen when these improvements translate to faster research funding and better science infrastructure for our scientists.
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Ananya R
Swachh Bharat in action! 🧹 The fact that they're exceeding targets shows genuine commitment. Clean workplaces lead to better productivity. Hope other ministries follow DST's lead.
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Vikram M
Good progress on public grievances - 63 out of 90 cleared. This is crucial for common people who depend on DST services. Hope the momentum continues beyond the campaign period.
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Sarah B
The digital transformation is noteworthy - 1,132 e-files reviewed and 740 closed. This is the way forward for modern governance. Less paper, more efficiency! 💻

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