CR conducts various cleanliness activities under Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 and Special Campaign 6.0
Mumbai shrekesh Choubey:-
Central Railway launched the “Swachhata Pakhwada-2026”, a fortnightly cleanliness campaign (till 15.10.2026) along with Special Campaign 6.0 (till 31.10.2026) with various activities.
As part of Swachhata Pakhwada 2026, Central Railway’s Mumbai Division undertook intensive cleanliness, sanitation and waste-removal activities focusing on trackside and legacy waste cleaning, improvement of station hygiene, and removal of unauthorized posters, banners and gutka stains.
Following activities were carried out as part of the Cleanliness Drives:
Day 1 & Day 2 (01.10.2026 & 02.10.2026) featured administering of Swachhata Pledge by Shri Rajeev Shrivastava, General Manager, Central Railway. Officers and Employees of Central Railway took the pledge to remain committed towards cleanliness and devote 100 hrs per year i.e. two hours per week to voluntarily work for cleanliness, create awareness among people and initiate the quest for cleanliness with self, family, locality, village and workplace. Various cleanliness activities under the theme”Ek Din Ek Ghanta” were conducted on trains, at stations and railway premises. Plantation activities were also carried out as part of the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign.
Day 3 (03.10.2026) – Cleanliness and housekeeping activities were carried out at railway station premises. Railway/housekeeping staff actively participated in sweeping, collection and removal of waste to maintain clean and hygienic station areas.
Day 4 (04.10.2026) – Intensive cleanliness activities were undertaken at *Targhar and Mulund Railway Stations*, including cleaning of station floors, stairways and passenger movement areas. The activities focused on improving cleanliness and maintaining a hygienic environment for passengers.
Day 5 (05.10.2026) – Intensive *track and railway premises cleaning* was undertaken, with removal of litter and unwanted waste from railway tracks and adjoining areas. The drive focused on maintaining clean and safe railway infrastructure.
Day 6 (06.10.2026) – A special *Trackside & Legacy Waste Cleaning Drive* was conducted across Mumbai Division. Accumulated legacy waste, litter and unwanted materials were removed from railway tracks, station approaches and vulnerable points. GVPs were cleaned with emphasis on proper collection, segregation and disposal of waste. Intensive track cleaning was carried out at *CSMT, Matunga, Somatne, Shelu, Ulhasnagar, Kalyan, Dombivli, Shahad, Thakurli and Vidyavihar*.
Day 7 & Day 8 (07.10.2026 and 08.10.2026): Trackside & Legacy Waste Cleaning*
Intensive cleaning drives were conducted at CSMT, Thane, Ambivli, Shahad, Shelu, Thakurli, Vithalwadi, Nahur, Dombivli, Matunga, Mulund and other identified locations. The activities included removal of accumulated garbage and legacy waste from railway tracks, cleaning of station premises, platforms, staircases and toilets, and clearance of Garbage Vulnerable Points (GVPs). A special cleanliness drive was also conducted at Sanpada Car Shed from 06.10.2026 to 08.10.2026, involving approximately 30–40 employees, with JCB deployment for removal of accumulated muck, debris and unwanted vegetation.
Day 9 (09.10.2026): Removal of Unauthorized Posters, Banners and Gutka Stains*
A special sanitation drive was undertaken at various locations across Mumbai Division for the removal of unauthorized posters, banners, stickers and advertisements from station walls, pillars, platforms, staircases and other public areas. Gutka stains and spitting marks were also removed to improve hygiene and the aesthetic appearance of railway premises. Additionally, a special cleanliness drive was conducted at Sanpada Workshop with the assistance of a JCB machine and approximately 30–40 employees to clear waste, old posters, bushes, grass and unwanted materials from the shop floor and trackside areas.
Similar activities were also carried out in Bhusaval, Solapur, Pune and Nagpur divisions of Central Railway.
The drives contributed to improved cleanliness and sanitation, clearance of identified waste accumulation points, better upkeep of railway tracks and station premises, and a cleaner and safer working environment. Active participation by railway staff, housekeeping personnel and contractual workers supported the successful implementation of the activities
