Ministry of Steel Launches Special Campaign 6.0

The Ministry of Steel and its Public Sector Undertakings are participating in Special Campaign 6.0, which runs from 2 October to 31 October 2026. The campaign includes a preparatory phase from 15 September to 30 September 2026 for target identification and groundwork. E-waste management is one of the priority areas under the campaign, along with mechanised cleaning, disposal of pending references, and public awareness.

Special Campaign 6.0: Core Objectives

Special Campaign 6.0 focuses on effective collection, segregation, and disposal of e-waste in line with the E-waste (Management) Rules, 2022. The campaign also covers cleanliness drives, disposal of old records, and resolution of pending matters in government offices and public sector units.

E-waste Management in India

E-waste refers to discarded electrical and electronic equipment such as computers, mobile phones, televisions, printers, and circuit boards. India regulates e-waste through the E-waste (Management) Rules, 2022, which provide a framework for collection, recycling, and environmentally sound disposal. The rules apply to producers, manufacturers, refurbishers, dismantlers, and recyclers.

Special Campaign 5.0 and Ministry Performance

Special Campaign 6.0 follows Special Campaign 5.0, which ran from 2 October 2025 to 31 August 2026. During Special Campaign 5.0, the Ministry of Steel and its PSUs cleaned 83.92 lakh square feet of space and disposed of over 15,585 metric tonnes of scrap. The campaign generated Rs. 55.29 crore between November 2025 and August 2026.

Important Facts for Exams

• Special Campaigns are annual cleanliness and disposal drives conducted by Union ministries and public sector organisations.
• E-waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world because of rapid use of electronic devices.
• The E-waste (Management) Rules, 2022 replaced earlier e-waste regulatory provisions in India.
• Eastern Coalfields Limited is a subsidiary of Coal India and operates in West Bengal and Jharkhand.

Eastern Coalfields Limited and Campaign Rollout

Eastern Coalfields Limited launched Special Campaign 6.0 at its headquarters in West Bengal on 4 September 2026. The company has linked the campaign with e-waste management across its operations in West Bengal and Jharkhand.