Indian Railways Successfully Concludes Special Campaign 6; Over 1 Lakh Cleanliness Drives Conducted

Ministry of Railways Indian Railways Successfully Concludes Special Campaign 6; Over 1 Lakh Cleanliness Drives Conducted Generates ₹628.49 Crore Through Scrap Disposal, Surpassing the Target of ₹600 Crore Rail Jan Samvad Organised at 5,884 Railway Stations to Strengthen Citizen Engagement

Posted On: 09 NOV 2026 6:10PM by PIB Delhi Indian Railways successfully concluded Special Campaign 6 from 2nd to 31st October 2026 across Zonal Railways, Divisions, Production Units, Public Sector Undertakings and other railway establishments. The campaign recorded significant achievements in cleanliness, scrap disposal, e-waste management, space management, record management and timely disposal of pending matters.

As part of the campaign, over 1 lakh cleanliness drives were conducted across railway stations, offices, workshops and other railway establishments. Indian Railways generated ₹628.49 crore through scrap disposal, exceeding the target of ₹600 crore. The campaign also facilitated the freeing up of 6,20,121 square feet of space through the removal of scrap, obsolete materials and other unwanted items.

This year’s campaign placed special emphasis on “Effective Collection, Segregation and Disposal of E-waste”, the focus area of this year’s campaign. In a significant step towards responsible waste management, more than 1.50 lakh units of e-waste were disposed of, generating revenue of ₹10.43 crore.

Besides, Indian Railways undertook various activities, including a comprehensive review of old physical and electronic files, disposal of public grievances and appeals, Parliamentary assurances, VIP references and other pending matters. Significant achievements were recorded in these areas. These initiatives were aimed at improving record management, reducing pendency, and fostering a cleaner, more organized and efficient working environment.

Rail Jan Samvad Strengthens Citizen EngagementIndian Railways organised Rail Jan Samvad to facilitate direct interaction between senior railway officials and rail users as part of Special Campaign 6. A nationwide Rail Jan Samvad programme was conducted simultaneously at 5,884 railway stations on 22nd October 2026, providing passengers an opportunity to share their feedback and suggestions directly with railway officials.

The successful conclusion of Special Campaign 6 reflects Indian Railways' continued commitment to maintaining cleanliness across railway establishments, ensuring efficient utilisation of resources, promoting responsible waste disposal, improving record management and facilitating the timely resolution of pending matters. These initiatives further strengthen administrative efficiency and citizen-centric governance across Indian Railways.

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