Coal ministry in collaboration with DARPG prepares for Special Campaign 4.0 

The Ministry of Coal is actively participating in Special Campaign 4.0, in collaboration with Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), focusing on institutionalising cleanliness and reducing pendency in government offices, with the campaign running from October 2 to October 31, 2024, and a preparatory phase ongoing until September 30, 2024.

Ministry of Coal is actively engaged in Special Campaign 4.0 in alignment with the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), with focus on institutionalising cleanliness (Swachhata) and minimising pendency in Government offices. Accordingly, the campaign, set to run from 2nd October to 31st October 2024, focuses on enhancing workplace cleanliness, promoting sustainable practices and optimising the disposal of pending matters.

The ongoing preparatory phase, which began on September 16, 2024, will conclude on September 30, 2024. A preparatory meeting has already been held with concerned officers and nodal officers to raise awareness about the objectives of the Swachhata campaign.

Ministry of Coal, along with its CPSEs, CCO, and CMPFO, is actively working on identifying cleanliness campaign sites, disposing of scrap and redundant items, addressing pending official references, grievances, and appeals, and planning for space and record management. These efforts underscore the importance of efficiency, transparency, and waste management in government functioning.

As part of this nationwide drive, the Ministry of Coal will undertake activities during Special Campaign 4.0. Addressing Public Grievances: The Ministry will prioritise identifying and redressing pending references and public grievances in alignment with the campaign’s goal of streamlining governance.

Focus will also be placed on reviewing and closing or weeding out old files, scrap disposal, and identifying rules and processes for simplification, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and transparency.

The Ministry of Coal is actively advancing its digital governance initiatives by streamlining internal processes through the implementation of e-office systems, which aim to reduce reliance on paperwork. As of September 26, 2024, the Ministry has made notable strides in its objectives, having identified 768 sites for cleanup, covering a total area of 5,615,939 square feet. Additionally, plans are in place to dispose of 6,666 metric tons of scrap. The Ministry has also reviewed 18,477 physical files and 29,287 electronic files, demonstrating its commitment to improving efficiency and transparency in its operations.