Defence Production Department clears 95,000 files and earns Rs 22.19 crore
The department disposed of scrap and e-waste under Special Campaign 6.0, freeing up 19.35 lakh square feet of office space.
The Department of Defence Production has reviewed 45,000 physical files and 55,000 e-files, weeding out over 95,000 obsolete records, according to the Daily Excelsior.
As part of the Centre's Special Campaign 6.0, the department generated Rs 22.19 crore through the disposal of e-waste and scrap. This process also recovered 19.35 lakh square feet of office space.
The Ministry of Defence reported an increase in performance compared to Special Campaign 5.0. The number of e-files reviewed rose to 55,000 from 2,000 in the previous edition, with 51,230 e-files weeded out.
Physical file reviews also increased to 45,000 from 30,000 in the last campaign. The department disposed of 43,952 old physical files, up from 27,000 previously. Revenue from scrap disposal rose to Rs 22.19 crore from Rs 15.62 crore.
Regarding public grievances, the department cleared 136 grievances and 17 appeals. It also addressed 11 VIP/MP references and three Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) references.
The Department of Defence Production stated it will continue efforts to sustain campaign objectives through better workplace environments and faster disposal of pending matters. The campaign's implementation phase was scheduled from October 2 to 31, 2026.