Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurates workplace creche and Blood Donation Camp at Kartavya Bhawan-3, New Delhi

India, Oct. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Special Swachhata Campaign 6.0 is being advanced through a broader approach to governance that combines efficient utilisation of government office spaces with employee welfare and a more supportive working environment, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and MoS in the Prime Minister's Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra ...


Special Swachhata Campaign 6.0 Records 3 Times More Cleanliness Campaign Sites and Earns Rs.491.28 Crore in 17 days, Surpassing Special Campaign 5.0

India, Oct. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, reviewed the progress of Special Campaign 6.0 and highlighted the improvement in performance over Special Swachhata Campaign 5.0 last years, in terms of cleanliness campaign sites covered, revenue earned...


DoPT Launches Special Campaign 6 with Swachhata Pledge, Cleanliness Drive and Tree Plantation on Swachh Bharat Diwas; Focus on Swachhata, Disposal of Pendencies, Records Management and E-Waste

India, Oct. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has successfully completed the Preparatory Phase of Special Campaign 6 and formally launched the Implementation Phase on 2nd October, 2026, coinciding with Swachh Bharat Diwas. The Implementation Phase will continue till 31st October, 2026. The Campaign, being undertaken by the Government with the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) as the nodal Departme...


Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Successfully Completes Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Campaign

India, Oct. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG), along with CPSEs under its administrative control and its attached offices participated in the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign from 17th September, 2026 to 2nd October, 2026. The campaign was started with pledge-taking ceremony, administrated by Secretary (PNG), on 17th September, 2026 at Kartavya Bhawan-3, New Delhi. During the campaign, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, reg...


India and Saudi Arabia Discuss the bilateral Electrical Interconnection Initiative

India, Oct. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Power, held a virtual bilateral meeting with H.E. Eng. Nasser Al-Qahtani, Assistant Minister of Energy for Electricity Affairs, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to review the progress of the India-Saudi Arabia Electrical Interconnection initiative and explore avenues for strengthening cooperation in the power sector. The discussions focused on the progress of the proposed electrical interconnect...


NHAI Introduces Toll Plaza Feedback Feature on Rajmargyatra App to Improve National Highway User Experience

India, Oct. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant initiative to improve user experience at toll plazas, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced 'Toll Plaza Feedback' feature on the Rajmargyatra mobile app to enable National Highway users to share their experience at toll plazas. The initiative aims to strengthen citizen participation and support efforts to make National Highway journeys safer, smoother and more convenient. Simple and User-frien...


Department of Land Resources Advances Special Campaign 6 with Focus on Swachhata, Records Management and Pendency Disposal

India, Oct. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Land Resources is implementing Special Campaign 6 with a focused emphasis on institutionalizing Swachhata, strengthening records management and expediting the disposal of pending matters. The implementation of the Campaign is being closely monitored under the guidance of Secretary (LR), with a strong focus on accountability, regular reviews and achievement of time-bound outcomes. Progress under the Campaign is re...


CSIR-NIScPR Successfully Concludes Two-Week Skill Training Programme on Library Automation, Digitisation and Artificial Intelligence for Libraries

India, Oct. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) successfully organised a two-week skill training programme on "Skill Training in Library Automation, Digitization and Artificial Intelligence for Libraries" during 5-16 October 2026 under the CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative (Phase III). Organised by the Institute's Training Division, the programme aimed to strengthen the technical competencies o...


Significant progress during implementation phase of Special Campaign 6 in DSIR

India, Oct. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department along with CSIR & its laboratories, CEL and NRDC, will continue to intensify its efforts during the remaining period of Special Campaign 6 with an aim to achieve 100% the fixed targets and to create a positive work environment with a vision to a cleaner, green and healthier India. ​The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology is actively implementing Special C...


Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar Reviews Functioning of Divisions, Bureaus and Institutions under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

India, Oct. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar chaired a high-level meeting to undertake a comprehensive review of the functioning of various Divisions, Bureaus, Corporations and institutions under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, in the National Capital here this evening. The meeting focused on strengthening the implementation of key Central Government schemes, enhancing i...