India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The Department of Fertilizers, under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, is observing 'Swachhata Pakhwada-2026' from 1st to 15th September, 2026. The primary objective of this nationwide campaign is to foster cleanliness at both physical and digital workplaces, promote environmental conservation, and bring qualitative improvements to work culture. This year, alongside physical cleanliness, special priority is being accorded to 'Digital Cleanliness and Record Management' to enhance administrative efficiency, transparency, and further strengthen the e-filing system.

Campaign Focused on Digital Record Management and Data Hygiene:

In view of modern administrative requirements, the Department of Fertilizers has formulated a dedicated strategy for digital cleanliness. Under this initiative, the e-Office and digital filing systems will be streamlined. This includes reviewing pending e-files in the e-Office system, digitally closing/archiving disposed cases, and systematizing databases. Additionally, departmental personnel are being encouraged to purge redundant, spam, and obsolete files/attachments from their official email inboxes to optimize server space.

Union Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda to Inaugurate the Pakhwada:

The Swachhata Pakhwada will commence with an inspiring cleanliness message from Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda. As part of the inaugural proceedings, the Swachhata Pledge will be administered to all officers and staff of the Department. Concurrently, public awareness will be generated regarding the elimination of single-use plastics and promoting the use of cloth bags and reusable bottles.

Key Schedule of Activities & Programmes:

The Department of Fertilizers urges all officers, staff members and affiliated organizations to actively participate in Swachhata Pakhwada-2026, embracing both physical and digital cleanliness as a sustainable daily practice to build a smarter, greener, and more responsive administrative ecosystem.

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