In a remarkable display of fiscal prudence and administrative overhaul, the Indian government has generated ₹4,405.28 crore through scrap disposals as part of the Swachhta Abhiyan from 2021 to January 2026. Announced on Monday, these figures reflect a sustained commitment to decluttering offices and boosting revenue.
DARPG data shows December 2025-January 2026 yielded ₹200.21 crore from scrap, while January’s campaign across 5,188 locations screened 81,322 files from 1,82,000 reviewed. This unlocked 4.34 lakh sq ft of space, prominently from Coal Ministry (1.88 lakh sq ft) and Heavy Industries (62,129 sq ft).
The ongoing 27th Secretariat Reforms initiative analyzes governance enhancements. December’s scrap sales brought in ₹115.85 crore, powered by ministries like Railways, Heavy Industries, and Coal. Grievance redressal hit highs with 90.41% of 5,57,852 complaints resolved, plus MP and state references cleared.
Transaction levels per active file plummeted from 7.19 in 2021 to 4.31 now, thanks to aggressive file reduction. E-governance thrives: 93.81% new files are digital, 95.29% receipts electronic, with 65 ministries at 90%+ e-file adoption and 15 achieving perfect e-receipt scores for January 26 events.
This campaign exemplifies how systematic cleanups can yield financial gains while modernizing bureaucracy, setting a benchmark for efficient public administration.