The Ministry of Mines, along with its attached and subordinate offices, Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and autonomous bodies, has successfully concluded Special Campaign 6, with a particular focus on the effective collection, segregation and disposal of e-waste. The campaign also focused on cleanliness, efficient record management, disposal of pending references, resolution of public grievances and improving administrative efficiency, reaffirming the Ministry's commitment to sustainability and good governance.
A key highlight of Special Campaign 6 was the extensive drive for the collection and disposal of e-waste. During the campaign, a total of 134.92 tonnes of e-waste had been collected/disposed across 96 locations, generating revenue of approx ₹ 1.2 crore. The initiative covered offices of the Ministry of Mines / field offices as well as other government offices, promoting the responsible disposal of electronic waste, resource recovery and environmentally sustainable practices.
During the campaign period, 465 cleanliness campaign were conducted across the Ministry and its organizations. The campaign generated total revenue of approximately 6.19 crore from disposal of scrap and e-waste, and freed approximately 47881 square feet of office space. These efforts contributed to improved workplace conditions, better utilization of office space and the promotion of a culture of cleanliness and sustainability.
Under the record management initiative, 13067 physical files were reviewed, of which 9470 were weeded out. In the electronic records category, 3270 e-files were reviewed and 1812 were closed. Overall 11282 files were weeded out or closed, contributing to streamlined record management and improved administrative efficiency.
The Ministry also achieved its targets in disposing the Public Grievances/ Public Grievances appeals, references received from Members of Parliament, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) and State Governments reference. In addition, 7 rules/processes were simplified during the campaign to promote ease of governance and administrative efficiency.
Several innovative best practices were undertaken by the Ministry's organisations to promote environmental sustainability and resource conservation. Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) inaugurated a rainwater harvesting facility at Khetri Copper Complex, Rajasthan, and organised a tree plantation drive at Indian Copper Complex, Jharkhand, under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative. NALCO promoted the use of biodegradable bags in township and undertook plantation drives under its One Employee – One Green initiative. The Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) developed a green park on barren land in Ranchi. Other initiatives included innovative waste-to-wealth activities through the reuse of scrap materials, including the creation of decorative plants and toolkits from discarded materials, demonstrating the potential of recycling and creative reuse.
Through the dedicated efforts of its offices and organisations, the Ministry of Mines has made significant progress in promoting cleanliness, sustainable waste management, better record management and citizen-centric governance. The achievements of Special Campaign 6 reflect the Ministry’s continued commitment to environmental sustainability, efficient use of resources and the adoption of good administrative practices.