Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare steps up Special Campaign 6.0 on Swachhata and pendency
11 October 2026
The Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW) of the Ministry of Defence said on 11 October 2026 that it is taking part in the Government of India's nationwide Special Campaign 6.0.
The campaign runs from October 2 to October 31, 2026, and aims to institutionalise Swachhata and reduce pendency in government processes.
DESW is prioritising the collection, segregation and disposal of e-waste in line with the E-Waste (Management) Rules, under the idea of 'Waste to Wealth'.
Its offices are holding cleanliness drives and Shramdaan, and streamlining the disposal of grievances and Parliamentary assurances.
The department says it wants to turn campaign-based steps into lasting administrative practice for the service of veterans.
In plain words
DESW Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare — The department of the Ministry of Defence that handles the welfare and resettlement of ex-servicemen.
Shramdaan Voluntary labour — Voluntary physical work offered for a common cause, such as cleaning.