Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh inaugurated the newly established GYANDEEP Hindi library at Sena Bhawan, New Delhi, on Thursday under the Ministry of Defence’s Special Campaign 6.
The campaign, running from October 2 to 31, 2026, aims to promote Hindi literature, encourage the use of Hindi in official work and strengthen the implementation of the government’s official-language policy.
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GYANDEEP Hindi library inaugurated at Sena Bhawan, New Delhi.
The initiative promotes Hindi literature and its use in official work.
Eight Swachhta Veers felicitated for their contributions.
Approximately 35,000 square feet of space in South Block cleared and handed over for the Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum project.
A total of 1,361 e-files closed and 1,746 physical files weeded out.
₹4.22 lakh generated through the disposal of e-waste and obsolete items.
During the inauguration, Singh felicitated eight Swachhta Veers in recognition of their contributions to the ongoing campaign.
According to the Ministry of Defence, approximately 35,000 square feet of space in South Block has been cleared through cleaning activities and the disposal of old records. The space has been handed over to the Project Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum.
The ministry also reported that 1,361 electronic files had been closed and 1,746 physical files weeded out. The disposal of electronic waste and other obsolete items generated revenue of ₹4.22 lakh.
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The initiative combines the promotion of Hindi in government offices with efforts to improve workplace cleanliness, streamline records and make more efficient use of government space.
Cleanliness drives, office maintenance and electronic-waste management are also being undertaken at various Defence Ministry establishments, including Sena Bhawan, Kartavya Bhawan-II, Vayu Bhawan and offices on KG Marg.
