Ministry of Chemical and Fertiliser(MoCF) on Friday in its recent statement said that the Department of Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to accomplishing the objectives of Special Campaign 3.0, and as the campaign entered its third week, the department and its affiliated organisations have made significant progress in reaching their defined targets.
The statement highlighted several key achievements and initiatives of the Special Campaign. Firstly, there are no pending inter-ministerial references, state government references, PMO references, or references related to the easing of rules and processes within the department.
The statement further said that special attention has been given to activities by attached offices, such as the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), autonomous bodies like the National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPERs), public sector undertakings (PSUs) including Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Limited (KAPL), and Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited (BCPL), as well as the Society (PMBI).
Out of the identified 9643 outdoor sites designated for cleaning, 6024 sites have been addressed, significantly impacting the general public and raising awareness about the importance of maintaining a clean and hygienic environment, the MoCF's statement read.
Furthermore, 3924 files have been reviewed, and 820 files have been removed as part of the weeding-out process. In the context of e-cleaning, 3261 'Parked' e-Files are currently under review. The disposal of scrap has generated Rs. 1,64,570, contributing to the campaign's success.
One of the notable practices initiated during the third week involved the installation of a collection box for leftover or unused medicines in office premises, a collaborative effort between the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, Lady Hardinge Medical College, and Mediflo.
The department has actively disseminated and promoted these initiatives through the Press Information Bureau (PIB) and various social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram, the statement added.