NEW DELHI: Imagine turning old junk into jackpot! The government pulled off a dazzling trick during its one-month cleanliness drive in October. They earned a whopping Rs 800 crore by selling scrap from government offices. That’s not all - this money could buy seven shiny new Vande Bharat trains! Minister Jitendra Singh spilled some exciting facts. In FIVE special cleanliness drives across central government offices, the total scrap sold reached an eye-popping Rs 4,100 crore. That’s like funding a mega space mission or even several Chandrayaan moon missions! Wow! And guess what? These drives cleared a huge 233 lakh square feet of space, perfect for building a giant shopping mall or a massive infrastructure project, as Singh revealed on X (formerly Twitter). The cleanliness campaign started in 2021, running from October 2 to October 31. The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances coordinated the drive, teaming up with 84 central ministries and departments. The goal? Clean government offices and squeeze out waste! The big push was not just cleaning but also turning garbage into gold - “Thrust also on turning waste into wealth,” as officials put it. Central ministers led from the front - briefing officers, meeting staff, and keeping a hawk’s eye on reducing backlogs. Secretaries and director generals were given clear tasks and had weekly reviews to check progress. The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) sent teams to clean outdoor spaces across government complexes. Every ministry had strict targets - keep offices spick, reduce paper files, and clear pending references quickly. This month-long drive made sure the government cleaned smart and used their trash to rake in serious cash. It’s a shining example of how cleaning up can boost the economy and create room for the future!