Defence Secretary Opens GYANDEEP Hindi Library in Delhi

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh inaugurated ‘GYANDEEP’, a specialized Hindi library, at Sena Bhawan in New Delhi on October 22, 2026. The Ministry of Defence established the facility as part of Special Campaign 6, running from October 2 to October 31, 2026.

The initiative promotes Hindi literature across military offices while encouraging the daily use of Hindi in official administrative work. The project strengthens compliance with India's official language policy, known as Rajbhasha.

Key Constitutional & Administrative Takeaways:

• Constitutional Status of Rajbhasha: Article 343(1) of the Indian Constitution specifies that the Official Language of the Union is Hindi in Devanagari script.
• Directive for Development: Article 351 imposes a duty on the Union Government to promote the spread and development of the Hindi language as a medium of expression for all elements of India's composite culture.
• Special Campaign Framework: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) oversees annual special campaigns across Union Ministries to improve office management, dispose of old records, and free up government space.

Major Achievements Under Special Campaign 6

Special Campaign 6 delivered significant structural, digital, and financial results across key defence sites, including Sena Bhawan, Kartavya Bhawan-II, Vayu Bhawan, and KG Marg:

Core Campaign Outcomes:

1. 35,000 Square Feet Space Reclaimed: Cleared unused office space in South Block, handing it over to the Project Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum (YYBM) for cultural displays.
2. Digital File Rationalization: Closed 1,361 redundant electronic files (e-files) to streamline workflow efficiency on digital portals.
3. Physical Record Weeding: Removed 1,746 physical files past their mandatory retention period in accordance with archival disposal rules.
4. Revenue Generation from Waste: Earned ₹4.22 lakh by recycling obsolete electronic waste and discarded office equipment under eco-friendly disposal guidelines.

Felicitating Swachhta Veers for Outstanding Service

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh felicitated eight 'Swachhta Veers' during the ceremony. These awards recognize sanitation workers and administrative staff who contributed directly to workplace cleanliness and efficient record management during the month-long drive.

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