Department of Rural Development Makes Steady Progress Under Special Campaign 6

India, Oct. 24 -- The Department of Rural Development is implementing Special Campaign 6 under the guidance of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). The campaign aims to institutionalise Swachhata, reduce pendency and dispose of e-waste. It was launched on 2 October 2026 with a pledge administered by Secretary (Rural Development), followed by Shramdaan at Kartavya Bhavan-03.

Between 2 and 23 October, the Department achieved 100% of its targets for cleanliness campaigns and IMC references. It reached 77% for public grievance appeals, 76% for physical file review, 69% for public grievances and 63% for e-file review. Progress stood at 60% for Parliament assurances, 51% for references from MPs, 50% for State G...