Coal India and its subsidiaries intensify Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 and Special Campaign 6.0, focusing on cleanliness, e-waste disposal, scrap management and workplace efficiency.
New Delhi. Coal India Limited (CIL) and its subsidiaries are stepping up cleanliness, waste-management and workplace-improvement initiatives as part of the ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 and Special Campaign 6.0. The campaign focuses not only on physical cleanliness but also on scientific e-waste disposal, scrap management, space optimisation, digitalisation and creating cleaner and more efficient workplaces across coal-sector establishments.
The Ministry of Coal has set October 2 to October 31, 2026 as the implementation period for Special Campaign 6.0, with the preparatory phase continuing through September 30. The campaign places particular emphasis on the effective collection, segregation and scientific disposal of e-waste, along with modern cleaning practices and the conversion of waste into wealth.
Coal India’s subsidiaries are undertaking a range of activities under the campaign. Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), for instance, launched Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 and Special Campaign 6.0 on September 17, with a focus on cleanliness awareness, public participation, clean workplaces and effective waste management. WCL has set a target of cleanliness drives at 300 sites covering around 6.50 lakh square feet, along with disposal of 539.65 metric tonnes of scrap.
Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has identified 90 sites for cleanliness activities and plans to cover around 1 lakh square feet under its cleanliness drives. The company has also targeted disposal of approximately 3,500 metric tonnes of scrap, while reviewing physical and e-files as part of records management and administrative efficiency.
Similarly, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has identified 225 sites covering approximately 40 lakh square feet for cleanliness activities and set a target of disposing of 3,300 metric tonnes of scrap. The company is also undertaking e-waste management and record-management activities. Sanitation workers involved in maintaining cleanliness across SECL establishments were felicitated as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva initiative.
The broader campaign builds on the results of Special Campaign 5.0. According to the Ministry of Coal, more than 1.13 crore square feet was cleaned during the campaign and over 14,017 metric tonnes of scrap was disposed of, generating ₹56.85 crore in revenue. From November 2025 to August 2026, the Ministry and its PSUs also cleaned another 83.92 lakh square feet and disposed of more than 15,585 metric tonnes of scrap, generating ₹55.29 crore.
The campaign therefore represents a broader shift from conventional cleanliness drives towards systematic waste management, resource optimisation and sustainable workplace practices. For Coal India and its subsidiaries, the initiative combines environmental responsibility with operational efficiency by converting discarded materials into value, freeing up underutilised spaces and promoting better record and digital management.
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