Ministry of Steel's Special Campaign 6.0 to Focus on E-Waste Management from October 2, 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 18 September 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Ministry of Steel and its government-run companies will launch Special Campaign 6.0 on October 2, 2026, focusing on effective collection, segregation and disposal of e-waste.
The month-long campaign will run until October 31, 2026, with a preparation phase from September 15 to 30 and an implementation phase from October 2 to 31.
The campaign covers four focus areas: e-waste management under the E-waste (Management) Rules, 2022, mechanised cleaning, clearing pending administrative work, and public awareness.
During the previous campaign in October 2025, the ministry cleared old files, optimized office space and streamlined scrap disposal.