Indian government brings in ₹6,000cr and frees 12.33cr sq ft
India
Over the past six years, the Indian government tackled decades of clutter in its offices, selling off old machinery, broken furniture, vehicles, and piles of obsolete files.
This massive cleanup not only brought in ₹6,000 crore but also freed up a huge 12.33 crore square feet of space across government buildings.
Sale proceeds nearly 30% of Gaganyaan
The money earned is nearly 30% of what's spent on India's Gaganyaan space mission.
And to put the reclaimed space into perspective: it's about as much as 29 Bharat Mandapams or 21 Delhi Airport Terminal 3s!
The drive shows how clearing out old stuff can make a real difference for both resources and the economy.