- The Secretary, Railway Board, reviewed the progress of ‘Special Campaign 6’ across Indian Railways.
- The ongoing special campaign focuses on measurable outcomes and ‘Waste to Wonder’ initiatives.
- Targets set for the end of this month include cleaning 1 lakh locations, freeing up 7 lakh square feet of space, and generating ₹600 crore through the disposal of scrap and e-waste.
A high-level review meeting, chaired by the Secretary, Railway Board, was held via video conferencing on October 8, 2026, to review and strengthen the progress of the ‘Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters 6’ (SCDPM-6) across Zonal Railways and units. 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, CMDs/MDs of Railway PSUs, Directors General (DGs) of training institutes, concerned Railway Board officials, and nodal officers for SCDPM-6 from field units.
Progress was reviewed against the campaign’s targets, with a focus on measurable outcomes and the timely disposal of pending matters. Indian Railways has set targets to clean 1,00,000 sites, free up 7,00,000 square feet of space, and generate ₹600 crore through scrap disposal. In line with this year’s focus, special emphasis has been placed on the “effective collection, segregation, and disposal of e-waste” in accordance with the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, and on scrap disposal under the General Financial Rules (GFR). Innovative methods, such as creating “Waste to Wonder” items, are also being identified for large-scale adoption.
The citizen-centric component of the campaign includes ‘Rail Jan Samvad’ (Rail Public Dialogue), featuring a dedicated platform—’Rail Jan Yuva Samvad’—to facilitate youth participation. ‘Rail Jan Samvad’ is scheduled to be held at all railway stations across the country on October 22, 2026.
- Some of the key initiatives undertaken by Indian Railways under ‘Special Campaign 6’ are listed below:
- Cleanliness drive at Hazrat Nizamuddin Station, Delhi.
- Solid waste segregation campaign at Sirhind Junction Railway Station to promote 4-stream waste segregation.
- Health check-up camp organized by Central Railway in Nagpur to promote the health and well-being of railway employees and participants.
- Awareness and capacity-building sessions organized by the Sealdah Division of Eastern Railway to promote compliance with the Solid Waste Management Rules 2026.
- Cleanliness and hygiene drive by North Eastern Railway to improve the cleanliness of railway facilities.
- Various activities by South Western Railway to promote cleanliness and sustainability.
The Ministry of Railways is actively participating in ‘Special Campaign 6’ from October 2 to October 31, 2026, reaffirming its commitment to achieving the campaign’s objectives and ensuring its successful implementation.