Higher Education Department Reviews Over 95% Physical Files Under Special Campaign
The Ministry of Education says the exercise covered 1,159 sites and freed more than 14.4 lakh square feet of office space.
New Delhi, Sep 16: The Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education has reviewed more than 95 per cent of its physical files and over 87 per cent of its electronic files as part of the government’s Special Campaign 5.0.
According to official information, the department reviewed 2,04,859 physical files, accounting for 95.2 per cent of the total, while 62,564 e-files, or 87.46 per cent, were examined during the campaign.
The exercise covered around 1,159 sites across the country and contributed to reducing pending matters, improving record management and freeing approximately 14,44,839 square feet of office space.
The department is now preparing to participate in Special Campaign 6.0, with the preparatory phase scheduled from September 15 to 30, followed by the implementation phase from October 2 to 31.
The upcoming campaign will focus on reducing pending work in government offices and centrally funded higher education institutions, while also improving cleanliness and workplace management.
The ministry said particular attention would be given to the scientific handling of records, disposal of outdated materials and effective collection, segregation and disposal of e-waste.
