Posted On:
23 OCT 2026 5:46PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Textiles is undertaking Special Campaign 6 from 2nd to 31st October 2026, with a focus on promoting cleanliness, improving administrative efficiency, reducing pendency and ensuring the effective disposal of redundant materials and electronic waste across its organizations and subordinate offices. As part of this nationwide initiative, the Office of the Textile Commissioner has made a dedicated contribution towards the successful implementation of Special Campaign 6, reaffirming its commitment to the objectives of Swachhata, efficient governance and sustainable office management.
As part of the campaign, Pledge was administered to officers and staff. Dedicated collection bins for cloth waste for recycling and e-waste were placed in the office premises to promote segregation and responsible recovery/disposal. Green initiatives were also promoted through care and watering of indoor plants.
Day wise Activities Undertaken
Green Office / Plant Care Initiative (01.10.2026)
Indoor plants maintained in the office premises were cared for and watered as part of the campaign. The activity promoted a clean, pleasant and environmentally conscious workplace and encouraged employees to take ownership of small but meaningful green practices.
Employee Participation and Awareness 02.10.2026
The campaign involved officers and staff collectively, reinforcing the message that cleanliness should not be viewed only as the responsibility of housekeeping personnel. The participation demonstrated the spirit of “Swachhata Mein Sahbhag
Swachhata Pledge 02.10.2026
A Swachhata Pledge was administered to officers and staff. Participants reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining cleanliness, avoiding littering, adopting responsible waste-disposal practices and contributing to a clean and sustainable workplace
Segregation and Collection of Cloth Waste and removing unnecessary items (05.10.2026)
A dedicated green collection bin labelled “CLOTH WASTE FOR RECYCLING” was placed in the office premises. The initiative encourages officers and staff to deposit unwanted/old clothes separately so that reusable and recyclable textile material can be channeled towards appropriate recovery
E-Waste identification and Collection (07.10.2026 )
A separate red collection bin labelled “E-WASTE” was placed for segregation and collection of obsolete or discarded electronic items. The initiative is intended to support safe handling and appropriate disposal/recycling through authorized channels, as applicable.
Institutionalization of separate collection points for textile waste and e-waste within the office premises. Promotion of recycling, reuse and recovery of textile materials, consistent with the principles of a circular economy. More than 100 electronic items (old computer, printer laptops identified for disposal as per e waste management act. Strengthening of green-office practices and environmental consciousness. Reinforcement of collective ownership of cleanliness and workplace hygiene
The Ministry of Textiles continues to encourage all its attached and subordinate offices, organizations and public sector undertakings to actively participate in Special Campaign 6 and work collectively towards achieving its objectives.
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