The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD), along with its PSUs and subordinate/attached offices, undertook initiatives to implement Special Campaign 6 from 2nd October to 31st October, 2026. The campaign aimed at clearing pendency and promoting Swachhata (cleanliness) in its office premises.
The campaign was conducted in two phases i.e. the Preparatory Phase (15th September to 30th September, 2026) and the Implementation Phase (2nd October to 31st October, 2026). During the Preparatory Phase, various pending matters such as references from Members of Parliament, references from State Governments, public grievances, physical files identified for weeding, scrap disposal/e-waste, and sites requiring cleaning and beautification were identified.
During the period, Hon’ble Minister (Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution), Shri Pralhad Joshi, convened a review meeting with senior officers and provided necessary directions for the effective implementation of Special Campaign 6.
During the campaign period, the achievements under various parameters were regularly updated on the Special Campaign 6 portal. Further, Department of Food and Public Distribution in response to directive issued by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), also undertook a deep cleaning drive as a part of one day cleanliness activity on 29.10.2026 at Krishi Bhawan under Special Campaign 6, promoting workplace hygiene, cleanliness and better upkeep of office premises.
Further, one day activity was also undertaken on 29.10.2026 by all offices under DFPD i.e. Food Corporation of India (FCI), Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC), Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA), National Sugar Institute (NSI, Kanpur), Indian Grain Management and Research Institutes (IGMRIs), Quality Control Cells (QCCs), Central Grain Analysis Laboratory (CGAL) and Directorate of Sugar and Vegetable Oil (DSVO).
During the Implementation Phase, concerted efforts were made by DFPD to clear all identified pendencies. The Department successfully resolved all pending matters within the stipulated timeframe, including State Government References – 03, MP References – 54, Public Grievances – 937, and Public Grievance Appeals – 1479 along with 36824 physical files weeded, 8026 e-files closed,. Additionally, 2977 cleanliness campaigns were conducted, 60788 sq. ft. of office space freed and revenue of ₹4168772/- generated from the disposal of e-waste/obsolete materials.
Tweets, PIB releases etc. were also regularly issued/uploaded to highlight progress and achievements.