Drawing inspiration from Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s vision and mission to institutionalize Swachhta and minimize pendency in Government, NITI Aayog launched the Special Campaign 4.0 (implementation phase) from 2^nd October to 31^st October 2024 with special impetus on disposal of pendency, better space management and making the environment and government infrastructures clean and green.

This comprehensive campaign spanned two distinct phases and exemplified our commitment to efficient governance and public service:

1. Preparatory Phase (16^th to 30^th September, 2024): During this preparatory phase, NITI Aayog identified 10389 files for review, 5 Pending Public Grievance Petitions, 12 Parliament Assurances, 1 PMO reference, 1 State Govt. reference and office spaces for cleanliness & improved space management, all set for disposition during Special Campaign 3.0 from 2^nd October, 2024 to 31^st October, 2024.
2. Implementation Phase (2^nd October to 31^st October, 2024): In the subsequent phase, NITI Aayog successfully disposed of 100% of the 5 Pending Public Grievance Petitions, 1 each of PMO & State Govt. references and 3 Parliament Assurances. A total of 10389 files were reviewed, out of which, 720 files were identified for weeding out. Furthermore, cleanliness activities were undertaken in office spaces, outdoor premises, record room and Departmental Canteen. It is particularly noteworthy that approximately 1956 sqft. of the space was freed by way of disposal of files and improvements in office space management, contributing to more environmentally responsible workspace and surroundings.

The Campaign was fittingly augmented by the Swachhta Hi Seva Campaign 2024 in NITI Aayog from 14^th September to 2^nd October, 2024 wherein the Department undertook the following activities:

1. Inspection of Record Room in NITI Aayog by the senior Officers with special emphasis on File reviewing, Weeding out & Digitisation of old records and disposal of scrap;
2. Cleanliness Awareness Campaign for generating awareness amongst Officers/Staff of NITI Aayog;
3. Cleanliness Drive in NITI Aayog Office Premises;
4. Deep Cleaning of NITI Aayog Departmental Canteen;
5. Hon’ble Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog administered the Swachhta Pledge to NITI Aayog staff, followed by the Cleanliness Drive of NITI Aayog outdoor campus led by the Hon’ble Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog (Shri Suman K. Bery); the Hon’ble Member, NITI Aayog (Shri Ramesh Chand); and the Hon’ble Member, NITI Aayog (Shri Arvind Virmani).

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