The February 2026 monthly report, Secretariat Reforms from the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) indicates a steady transition toward digital-first governance and institutionalised cleanliness. Digital adoption has reached significant milestones, with 93.78% of active files being processed as e-files and 95.30% of receipts handled digitally.
Parallel to digitalisation, the "Swachhata" campaigns have evolved into a self-sustaining fiscal model, generating ₹92.62 crore in February 2026 alone through scrap disposal, while freeing over 16.34 lakh sq. ft. of office space. The report also highlights a systemic improvement in administrative speed, as "delayering" initiatives have successfully reduced the average transaction levels for active files from 7.19 in 2021 to 4.13 in 2026, effectively streamlining the executive decision-making process.
Key Highlights of Secretariat Reforms
e-Office Analytics: The implementation of the eOffice Analytics Dashboard (launched Dec 2023) now provides real-time data visualization to monitor departmental efficiency and file movement.
Space and Revenue Generation: Between 2021 and 2026, the Special Campaigns have cumulatively freed 975.79 lakh sq. ft. of space and generated ₹4,497.9 crore in revenue.
Pendency Reduction: In February 2026, the government resolved 4,81,540 public grievances and 22,880 appeals, while weeding out 1.28 lakh physical files.
DoPT Initiatives: New efficiency measures include Aadhaar-based KYC for UPSC applications, e-Dossiers for SSC, and an AI-powered Recruitment Rules Generator.
Employment Milestones: Through 18 Rozgar Melas, the government distributed over 11.60 lakh appointment letters to successful candidates.
What is "Delayering"? Delayering is an administrative reform aimed at reducing the number of hierarchical levels through which a file must pass before a final decision is reached. It acts as a catalyst for executive efficiency by removing redundant supervisory tiers, thereby shortening the time-lag between a proposal and its approval. This process is manifests as a transition from a vertical, slow-moving bureaucracy to a flatter, more responsive organizational structure. By institutionalizing a cap on the number of "active levels"—which have dropped from 7.19 to 4.13—the government benchmarks a trajectory toward a "Minimum Government, Maximum Governance" model.
Policy Relevance: Enhancing Executive Agility and Digital Trust
Institutionalizes a Framework for Cleanliness: The steady conversion of scrap into ₹4,497.9 crorebenchmarks a trajectory where environmental "Swachhata" is integrated with fiscal responsibility.
Mechanically Bridges the Digital Divide in Office Work: The 93.78% e-file usage signals a paradigm shift in the "internal supply chain" of government, reducing the physical constraints of file movement across ministries.
De-risks the Recruitment Ecosystem: The introduction of AI-powered Recruitment Rules and e-Dossiers by the DoPT serves as a cornerstone for ensuring transparency and speed in public sector hiring.
Signals a Paradigm Shift in Grievance Redressal: Resolving nearly 5 lakh grievances in a single month benchmarks the effectiveness of the CPGRAMS ecosystem in addressing citizen concerns.
Solidifies India’s Standing in e-Governance: The mandate for VPN usage and Knowledge Management Systems (KMS) future-proofs the secretariat against data silos and ensures secure, remote-access capability for officials.
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