India's Special Campaign 4.0: Transforming Scrap into Revenue

The Indian government's Special Campaign 4.0, aimed at institutionalizing cleanliness and reducing office backlog, has generated over Rs 650 crore by disposing of scrap. The campaign covered about 5.97 lakh sites, freeing significant office space and was noted for its best practices in cleanliness.

In a remarkable effort to boost cleanliness and efficiency in government offices, India's Special Campaign 4.0 has generated over Rs 650 crore from scrap disposal, according to an official statement.

Spanning October 2022 to October 2024, this initiative has transformed nearly 5.97 lakh sites and freed up 190 lakh square feet for effective office use.

With leadership guidance from cabinet ministers, the campaign was monitored daily, achieving substantial results and spearheading initiatives like crafting art from waste materials and curative preservation of cultural manuscripts.

(With inputs from agencies.)