Ministry of Education Reinforces Commitment to Swachhata through Ongoing Cleanliness Drive

TIT Correspondent
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As part of the ongoing Special Campaign 5.0, Secretary (Higher Education) Dr. Vineet Joshi conducted an inspection to review the cleanliness measures and progress within the Department of Higher Education (DoHE), Ministry of Education, on 8th October. The review took place at the Ministry’s offices in Shastri Bhawan, where senior officials joined to assess efforts aimed at achieving higher standards of cleanliness and efficiency.

Senior officials present during the inspection included Joint Secretaries Syed Ekram Rizvi and Rina Sonowal Kouli from the Department of Higher Education.

The ongoing Implementation Phase of Special Campaign 5.0, which runs from 2nd to 31st October 2025, focuses on addressing pending matters such as MPs’ references, PMO and inter-ministerial communications, public grievances, and Parliamentary assurances. All participating departments are required to report their progress on a daily basis.

The Preparatory Phase of the campaign, held from 15th to 30th September 2025, emphasized target-setting, identification of pending references, and prioritization of cleanliness and space management. Heads and faculty members of centrally funded institutions, UGC, AICTE, and officials of the DoHE were encouraged to actively contribute by improving record management, clearing obsolete materials, managing e-waste, and enhancing the overall aesthetic of office spaces.

The Department of Higher Education remains committed to making Special Campaign 5.0 a success by setting ambitious goals and expanding efforts in cleanliness, record management, and grievance resolution. This year’s campaign aims to exceed the achievements of Special Campaign 4.0 by strengthening digitalization, improving office efficiency, and accelerating the disposal of outdated records and e-waste.