Waste to wealth: Centre earns over Rs 970 crore from disposal of scrap

The Economic Times · PTI · 2026-11-06 12:46 UTC

Inspired by the vision and direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and under the guidance of Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh, the Special Campaign 6 for institutionalising swachhata and minimising pendency in government offices has recorded its highest-ever achievements across key parameters since the commencement of the annual special campaign in 2021, an official statement said.

New Delhi: Over Rs 970 crore has been earned from the disposal of scrap during a month-long special cleanliness campaign, the Centre said on Friday.

Inspired by the vision and direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and under the guidance of Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh, the Special Campaign 6 for institutionalising swachhata and minimising pendency in government offices has recorded its highest-ever achievements across key parameters since the commencement of the annual special campaign in 2021, an official statement said.

Conducted from October 2 to 31, with the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) as the nodal department, the campaign witnessed the active participation of ministries and departments across the country, extending its reach to offices, field establishments and institutions providing public services.

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