The government reported that the revenue generated from scrap sales in the Swachhata campaign from 2021 to January 2026 amounts to Rs 4,405.28 crore. During December 2025 to January 2026, Rs 200.21 crore was earned from scrap disposal, with 81,322 lakh files eliminated in 5,188 offices as part of the campaign, as per the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG).
The 27th edition of ‘Secretariat Reforms’ offers a detailed analysis of the initiatives underway to revamp governance and administration. In January, cleanliness drives were effectively carried out at 5,188 locations across the country. Notably, around 4.34 lakh sq ft of office space has been reclaimed, with significant contributions from the Ministry of Coal (1,88,687 sq ft) and the Ministry of Heavy Industries (62,129 sq ft), among others.
In the previous month, revenue of Rs 115.85 crore was generated from scrap disposal, with notable contributions from ministries like Railways, Heavy Industry, and Coal. The report highlighted efficient record management practices, with 1,82,000 physical files reviewed and 81,322 files eliminated. Additionally, 5,57,852 public grievances were addressed, along with the handling of 1,032 MP references and 375 state government references.
The adoption of delayering initiatives has significantly reduced the average distinct transaction levels for active files from 7.19 in 2021 to 4.31 as of January 2026. Nearly 93.81% of files created in January 2026 are e-Files, with almost 95.29% of receipts received being e-Receipts. Notably, 65 Ministries/Departments have achieved a minimum of 90% e-Files adoption.
Fifteen Ministries/Departments have a 100% share of e-Receipts for January 2026. The report highlighted that inter-ministerial file movements totaled 4,752 files in January 2026, indicating streamlined administrative processes. This emphasizes the government’s dedication to digitally enabled, transparent, efficient, and citizen-focused governance.
