CBIC Joins Special Campaign 5.0: Focus on e-Waste Disposal, File Review & Cleanliness

CBIC and all Zones and Directorates under it are participating with enthusiasm to achieve targets under Special Campaign 5.0 between 2nd-31st October 2025

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is enthusiastically participating in the Special Campaign 5.0 as announced by Govt. of India from 2nd - 31st October, 2025 for cleanliness and disposal of pending matters with a focus on disposal of e-Waste generated as per E-Waste Management Rules 2022 of MoEFCC, space management and enhancing work place experience of Field offices.

During the preparatory phase of Special Campaign 5.0, to strengthen coordination and effective implementation, nodal officers have been designated in all the Zones and Directorates under CBIC. Extensive efforts have been undertaken to ensure that nodal officers across the country are thoroughly sensitised about the objectives, scope, and various activities envisaged under the campaign. These officers have been tasked with the responsibility of guiding and sensitising field formations, ensuring that the prescribed timelines are strictly adhered to, fostering a culture of innovation by encouraging brainstorming sessions for identifying new initiatives that can further enhance the outcomes of Special Campaign 5.0.

Formations under CBIC across India are actively participating in the Special campaign 5.0 and following activities are proposed to be undertaken -

- 46,733 physical files will be reviewed and redundant files as per norms will be weeded out.

- 7292 e-files will be reviewed and subsequently be closed.

- 1073 places in and around office premises and public places have been selected to be cleaned under this campaign

- 26,226 kg scrap, including e-waste of 16,113 kg will be disposed off during this campaign which would not only generate space for constructive use but would also earn revenue.

Further, CBIC has also identified a target for disposing of 1,236 public grievances and 176 grievance appeals registered on CPGRAM Portal during the preparatory phase of Special Campaign 5.0.