GENERAL15 Sept 2026
More than ₹5,100 crore generated through scrap disposal, says Centre
The Centre says government offices have earned over ₹5,100 crore by selling scrap since 2021, across five yearly cleanliness campaigns. These drives cleared 180.48 lakh old files and covered 24.20 lakh sites. Campaign 6 runs from October 2 to October 31, with preparation starting September 16. It matters because government record-keeping and pending files are getting cleaned up. If you deal with departments, expect faster file movement.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Since 2021, more than 24.20 lakh sites have been covered and over 180.48 lakh files weeded out or closed, earning ₹5,102.91 crore from scrap disposal.
- In Campaign 5 alone, 233.75 lakh sq ft of office space was freed and around ₹833.92 crore was earned from scrap disposal.
- Campaign 6 will run from October 2 to October 31, with a preparatory phase from September 16 to September 30.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you have files or applications pending with central government departments, note that records are being reviewed and space cleared between September 16 and October 31, so follow up with the concerned department to confirm your pending status rather than assuming it will be cleared automatically.
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