The meeting was attended by Additional General Managers (AGMs) of Zonal Railways, Additional Divisional Railway Managers (ADRMs) of Divisions, Chief Public Relations Officers (CPROs) of Zonal Railways, General Managers (GMs) of Production Units, Chairmen and Managing Directors (CMDs)/Managing Directors (MDs) of Railway Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Directors General (DGs) of Training Institutes, concerned officers of the Railway Board and SCDPM-6 Nodal Officers in field units.
The review focused on progress against the campaign’s targets, measurable outcomes and the timely disposal of pending cases. Indian Railways is working towards cleaning 100,000 sites, freeing up 700,000 square feet of space and earning Rs 600 crore from scrap disposal as part of the drive.
In line with this year’s priorities, special emphasis has been placed on the effective collection, segregation and disposal of e-waste in accordance with the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. Scrap disposal under the General Financial Rules (GFR) is another key area of focus. The Railways is also identifying improved approaches, including Waste to Wonder, for adoption on a larger scale.
The campaign also incorporates citizen-centric initiatives to encourage public and youth participation. These include “Rail Jan Samvad” and “Rail Jan Yuva Samvad,” a dedicated platform for youth participation. “Rail Jan Samvad” is scheduled to be held on October 22, 2026, at all stations across the country.
Several initiatives have been undertaken across Indian Railways under Special Campaign 6. These include a cleanliness drive at Hazrat Nizamuddin Station in Delhi and a solid waste segregation drive at Sirhind Junction Railway Station to promote four-stream waste segregation.
Central Railway organised a health check-up camp at Nagpur to promote the health and well-being of Railway employees and participants. Meanwhile, the Sealdah Division of Eastern Railway conducted awareness and capacity-building sessions to promote compliance with the Solid Waste Management Rules 2026.
North Eastern Railway carried out cleaning and sanitation drives to improve the cleanliness of railway facilities. South Western Railway also undertook various activities to promote cleanliness and sustainability.
The Ministry of Railways is participating in Special Campaign 6 from October 2 to October 31, 2026. Through the campaign, the Ministry is reaffirming its commitment to achieving the prescribed objectives, improving waste management practices, ensuring the timely clearance of pending cases and implementing the initiative successfully across railway establishments.
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