NLC India Limited has reported progress in cleanliness, scrap disposal and records management under Special Campaign 6, a nationwide initiative aimed at improving workplace efficiency and administrative practices across government offices and public sector undertakings.
According to an official release issued by the Ministry of Coal through the Press Information Bureau on 25 October 2026, the company had disposed of 1,272 metric tonnes of scrap as of 23 October, exceeding its target of 1,266.22 metric tonnes. The disposal generated revenue of ₹3,11,89,078, equivalent to approximately ₹3.12 crore.
Editorial Insight
Key Highlights
Important points readers should notice.
Issue/Event: NLC India reported progress under Special Campaign 6, including ₹3.12 crore in revenue from scrap disposal.
Location: NLC India’s units, regional offices and associated facilities across its operational network.
Authority/Organisation: NLC India Limited, under the Ministry of Coal, participating in the nationwide campaign coordinated by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances.
Action Taken: The company disposed of 1,272 metric tonnes of scrap, conducted cleanliness drives at 180 sites, cleared office space and processed obsolete electronic equipment.
Impact: The reported results exceeded several campaign targets and supported space utilisation, records management and responsible waste handling.
The company also organised cleanliness drives at 180 sites against a target of 145. It cleared 24,96,193 square feet of space, exceeding the planned 24,15,786 square feet.
In records management, NLC India reviewed 1,378 physical files and 320 electronic files. It also weeded out 506 physical files and 122 electronic files, while identifying three processes for administrative simplification.
The campaign included electronic-waste management. NLC India reported clearing 2,042 e-waste items across information technology and telecommunications equipment, laboratory instruments, and consumer electrical and electronic equipment categories. The initiative was intended to support more responsible handling of obsolete equipment and resource management.
Editorial Analysis
Why This Matters
The reported results illustrate how public sector organisations can combine workplace management with resource recovery. Scrap disposal generated revenue, while clearing unused space and reviewing records can help improve the use of administrative facilities. The e-waste component is also important because obsolete electronic equipment requires appropriate collection, segregation and disposal. However, the reported figures alone do not establish the full environmental benefit; that would depend on the final disposal routes, recycling practices and compliance outcomes.
The figures reflect the company’s reported position as of 23 October; they should not be interpreted as the final results of the campaign, whose implementation phase runs through 31 October 2026.
