Government offices across India are cleaner, leaner, and richer by ₹4,405.28 crore, courtesy of the Swachhta Abhiyan scrap sales from 2021 through January 2026. The Monday disclosure by authorities paints a picture of nationwide transformation through disciplined waste management.
In the recent December 2025 to January 2026 window, ₹200.21 crore flowed in from disposals. January’s blitz involved 5,188 offices sifting through files, discarding 81,322 dead ones, and reclaiming 4.34 lakh square feet—led by Coal’s massive 1,88,687 sq ft release and Heavy Industries’ 62,129 sq ft.
Secretariat Reforms’ 27th round spotlights these governance leaps. Prior month’s ₹115.85 crore scrap revenue spotlighted Railways, Heavy Industries, and Coal. From 1,82,000 files audited, redundancies were culled effectively.
Citizen services advanced too: 90.41% of 5,57,852 grievances settled, with 1,032 MP and 375 state queries resolved. File transaction averages nosedived from 7.19 to 4.31, easing administrative burdens.
Tech integration accelerates change—93.81% files now e-files, 95.29% e-receipts, 65 ministries crossing 90% digital thresholds, and 15 fully e-receipt reliant for Republic Day. This holistic push not only monetizes scrap but heralds a paperless, efficient future for Indian governance.