South Western Railway is conducting a Special Campaign 5.0 on “Institutionalising Swachhata and Minimizing Pendency in Government Offices”.

This is as per the instructions of the Railway Board and the Cabinet Secretariat. The marketing campaign, which commenced on October 2, will proceed until October 31.

The marketing campaign focuses on attaining saturation of Swachhata (cleanliness) in all authorities workplaces, together with subject items and repair supply places.

A particular thrust this yr is on the scientific disposal of e-waste reminiscent of unserviceable computer systems and printers, together with systematic disposal of scrap and redundant materials to additionally maximize income.

Cleanliness drives are being organized at stations, workplaces and different public interface websites.

Another key goal is the discount of pendency by expediting disposal of references from MPs, State governments, Inter-Ministerial consultations, PMO issues and Parliamentary Assurances pending for over three months.

Efforts are additionally being made to resolve public grievances and appeals obtained by CPGRAMS and different channels whereas simplifying guidelines and processes to enhance effectivity.

The marketing campaign additionally emphasizes file and area administration, together with reviewing and weeding of recordsdata, closure of e-files and workplace beautification according to CSMOP, GFR and the Public Records Act 1993.

South Western Railway has directed all subject items to accord prime precedence to this initiative which is being carefully monitored on the PMO degree, with nodal officers reporting progress on the DARPG monitoring portal, stated a launch from Chief Public Relations Officer Manjunath Kanamadi.

Published – October 05, 2025 07:37 pm IST