The Department of Biotechnology is committed to reducing pendency of matters like VIP references, public grievances, record management, disposal of scrap and freeing up and beautifying office and outdoor spaces. With a view to this the Department and its autonomous bodies and PSUs (total locations 17) have started the work in full swing.
Under the Campaign the Department and its ABs and PSUs have identified more than 23,000 physical files and 700 e-files for review. Of the identified physical files more than 14,000 file have been reviewed and more than 13,000 files have been identified for weeding during the 1st week of the Campaign. Out of 700 e-files, 134 files have been closed. About 25,000 sq.ft of space has been freed and is being utilized as children-park and recreational area. 70% of VIP references have been disposed off so far. More than 50% of pending public grievances have been replied to.
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The Department is actively utilizing social media for posting various activities under the Campaign across all its institutions. So far more than 60 tweets have been issued by the Deptt. and its ABs.
The Campaign activities and progress is being reviewed regularly by the Nodal Officer of the Deptt. and Secretary, Department of Biotechnology to ensure that all the pending matters are disposed expeditiously.
