DoP conducts 14,700 cleanliness drives under SCDPM 6.0

The Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, is participating in the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 6.0, along with its attached office, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), and its organisations. These include the seven National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPERs), the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), and three public sector undertakings (PSUs), namely Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited (BCPL), Hindustan Antibiotics Limited (HAL) and Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Limited (KAPL). The campaign, being conducted from October 2 to October 31, 2026, focuses on cleanliness, scientific management and disposal of e-waste, record management, grievance redressal and utilisation of office space. It aims to enhance administrative efficiency and promote a clean, organised and productive work environment. As part of field office outreach and sustainable workplace practices, 14,700 cleanliness drives have been conducted across field and outstation offices against a baseline target of 12,208. The campaign also aims to improve workplace hygiene and sanitation, strengthen environmental awareness and promote sustainable workplace practices. Under record management and office space utilisation, the Department has reviewed 4,283 physical files and 20 e-files against baseline targets of 2,716 physical files and 20 e-files. A total of 489 files have been weeded out and closed. These efforts have also freed up 2,200 square feet of office space. The campaign is also addressing pending matters, including Members of Parliament (MP) references, parliamentary assurances, Cabinet proposals, State references and Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) references. The Department has addressed three MP references against a target of four, one parliamentary assurance against a target of two, two Cabinet proposals, 57 State references against a target of 58, and two PMO cases. Against targets of 72 public grievances and 28 appeals registered on the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS), 132 public grievance cases and 39 appeals have been settled. Of the 20 items identified for easing rules and processes, work has been completed on 17 items. Scientific e-waste management is another focus area of SCDPM 6.0. The Department has targeted 1,011 obsolete electronic and electrical items, comprising IT equipment, consumer electronics, appliances and laboratory tools, for safe disposal through empanelled recyclers under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. The disposal process is underway. The Department has also earned revenue of ₹2,30,187 from the disposal of office scrap. It remains committed to the objectives of SCDPM 6.0, monitoring targets and documenting achievements through the National Special Campaign Portal. The post DoP conducts 14,700 cleanliness drives under SCDPM 6.0 appeared first on Express Pharma.