Department of Fisheries : Efforts Focused on Cleanliness and Timely Disposal of Public Grievances
New Delhi, 16th October 2024 : The Department of Fisheries, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, is actively participating in Special Campaign 4.0, initiated by DARPG, Government of India to promote cleanliness, efficiency and the timely disposal of public grievances and pending references. The campaign, being held from 2nd October to 31st October 2024, focuses on key areas such as cleanliness drives, office space management and swift resolution of VIP references.
As part of the Special Campaign 4.0, intensive cleanliness campaigns are being organized across all field offices and O/o Department of Fisheries, located in Krishi Bhawan and Chanderlok Building in New Delhi. These initiatives focus on decluttering workspaces, ensuring hygienic conditions and creating a productive work environment. The cleanliness drive includes the removal of obsolete files, unused furniture, and electronic waste, contributing to better utilization of office space. A record number of 2447 physical files were reviewed and out of which 1383 have been weeded out. Around 250 efiles have been reviewed and 58 files have been closed. A committee has been formed at the Department level to dispose off the identified scrap materials .
Special focus is being given on resolving all pending public grievances related to Department of Fisheries. The Department is also expediting the disposal of VIP references and pending Parliamentary Assurances. Shri Sagar Mehra, Joint Secretary and Ms.Neetu Prasad, Joint Secretary are overseeing the Campaign progress with regular reviews and follow-ups to ensure full compliance with the campaign’s objectives.
To further promote the goals of Special Campaign 4.0, the Department has been conducting internal awareness programs for its staff. With the proactive participation of all employees, it aims to successfully achieve the campaign’s objective by 31st October 2024.