Ministry of Railways
Secretary, Railway Board Reviews Progress of Special Campaign 6 Across Indian Railways
Ongoing Special Campaign Focuses on Measurable Outcomes and Waste to Wonder Initiatives
Target to Clean 1 Lakh Sites, Clear 7 Lakh Sq. Ft. of Space and Generate ₹600 Crore from Scrap and E-Waste Disposal by Month End
प्रविष्टि तिथि: 12 OCT 2026 7:06PM by PIB Delhi
A high-level review meeting was held through video conferencing on 08.10.2026 at Railway Board under the chairmanship of Secretary, Railway Board to reinforce and review the progress of Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters 6 (SCDPM-6) on the Zonal Railways/Units. AGMs of Zonal Railways, DRMs and ADRMs of Divisions, CPROs of Zonal Railways, GMs of Production Units, CMDs/MDs of Railway PSUs, DGs of Training Institutes, Concerned officers of Railway Board and Nodal Officers of SCDPM 6 in field units participated in the meeting.
The meeting reviewed progress against campaign targets, with focus on measurable outcomes and timely disposal of pending matters. Indian Railways has set targets of 1,00,000 cleanliness sites, freeing of 7,00,000 sq. ft. of space and generation of ₹600 crore through scrap disposal.
In line with this year’s focus, special emphasis is placed on “Effective Collection, Segregation, and Disposal of E-Waste” as per E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, scrap disposal under GFR. Good practices, including Waste to Wonder, are also being identified for wider adoption.
The citizen-centric component of the campaign includes Rail Jan Samvaad, with Rail Jan Yuva Samvaad providing a dedicated platform for youth participation. Pan-India Rail Jan Samvaad is scheduled at all stations on 22.10.2026.
Some of the key initiatives of Special Campaign 6 adopted across Indian Railways are highlighted below:
- Cleanliness Drive at Hazrat Nizamuddin Station, Delhi.
A Change You Can See! 📍 Hazrat Nizamuddin Station, Delhi #SwachhtaPakhwada2026 #SpecialCampaign6.0 https://t.co/zSL7VdxiA7
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) October 2, 2026
- Solid Waste Segregation Drive at Sirhind Junction Railway Station to Promote 4-Stream Waste Segregation.
Sorting waste today for a sustainable tomorrow! A Solid Waste Segregation drive was hosted at the Sirhind Jn. Railway Station to raise awareness and train the railway staff. Focused on the implementation of 4-stream waste segregation, this awareness drive was aimed at equipping employees with hands-on knowledge on categorizing waste effectively. #SwachhataPakhwada2026, #SWM2026, #CleanlinessDrive. #SpecialCampaign6.0
— Northern Railway (@RailwayNorthern) October 12, 2026
- Health Checkup Camp Organised by Central Railway at Nagpur to Promote Health and Well-being of Railway Personnel and Participants.
Promoting Health and Well-being. As part of Special Campaign 6.0, Central Railway organised a Health Checkup Camp at Nagpur, providing health screening and medical checkup facilities to railway personnel and participants. #CentralRailway #IndianRailways #SpecialCampaign #HealthCheckup #Nagpur
— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) October 2, 2026
- Awareness and Capacity-Building Sessions Organised by Eastern Railway’s Sealdah Division to Promote Compliance with Solid Waste Management Rules 2026.
Better awareness builds better waste-management habits. Under Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 and Special Campaign 6.0, Sealdah Division conducted awareness and capacity-building sessions on 11 October to promote compliance with SWM Rules 2026. Railway staff, OBHS personnel, pantry and catering teams, station vendors and contractors were briefed on waste segregation, proper disposal and penalties for non-compliance. Posters and information materials outlining key do’s and don’ts were displayed at stations, colonies and offices. Pledge and sign-up drives were also encouraged to strengthen collective responsibility for cleaner railway surroundings. #EasternRailway #SwachhataPakhwada2026 #SpecialCampaign6 #SealdahDivision #WasteManagement #CleanRailways
— Eastern Railway (@EasternRailway) October 11, 2026
- Cleaning and Sanitation Drive Conducted by North Eastern Railway to Improve Cleanliness of Train Facilities.
#SwachhataPakhwada2026 के अंतर्गत आज ट्रेनों के प्रसाधनों की गहन साफ-सफाई की गई। #CleanlinessDrive #CleanStation #SpecialCampaign6.0 https://t.co/tD8Ev1YrWp
— North Eastern Railway (@nerailwaygkp) October 12, 2026
- Activities Conducted across South Western Railway to Promote Cleanliness and Sustainability.
A commitment to cleanliness, a step towards sustainability!
Glimpses of Swachhata Pakhwada Activities across South Western Railway.
#SwachhataPakhwada #SpecialCampaign6.0 https://t.co/otfBnPhvCT— South Western Railway (@SWRRLY) October 12, 2026
The Ministry of Railways is actively participating in Special Campaign 6 from 2nd October to 31st October 2026, reaffirming its commitment to achieving the campaign’s objectives and ensuring its successful implementation.
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Dharmendra Tewari/ Dr. Nayan Solanki/ Manik Sharma/ Vanshita Jaiswal
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