Cleanliness, record management in focus during DoHE inspection at Shastri Bhawan

An inspection to review and assess the standards of cleanliness in the education department was undertaken by Dr. Vineet Joshi, Secretary, Higher Education in the Department of Higher Education (DoHE), Ministry of Education, at Shastri Bhawan, here today.

The ongoing review of the Special Campaign 5.0 is in accordance with the Implementation Phase scheduled until 31st October, focusing on clearing pending matters, including MPs’ references, PMO and inter-ministerial communications, public grievances, and Parliamentary assurances, etc. Participating offices are required to report their progress on a daily basis, a statement from the Ministry of Education said.

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The Preparatory Phase was launched on 15th September and was concluded on 30th September. Several heads/faculties of Centrally funded Institutions, UGC, AICTE, and officials of DoHE have been requested to set specific targets, identify pending references, and outline key areas for cleanliness and space management during the Preparatory Phase. Special attention has also been given to record management, disposal of outdated materials, e-waste, and the beautification of offices.

The DoHE is committed to make Special Campaign 5.0 more successful by setting higher goals and expanding its efforts in cleanliness, record management and reducing pending matters. Other Senior officials present during the inspection included Syed Ekram Rizvi, Joint Secretary in the Department of Higher Education and Rina Sonowal Kouli, Joint Secretary in the Department of Higher Education.