Vinod Bhat
New 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.
- Solid Waste Segregation Drive at Sirhind Junction Railway Station to Promote 4-Stream Waste Segregation.
- Health Checkup Camp Organised by Central Railway at Nagpur to Promote Health and Well-being of Railway Personnel and Participants.
- Awareness and Capacity-Building Sessions Organised by Eastern Railway’s Sealdah Division to Promote Compliance with Solid Waste Management Rules 2026.
- Cleaning and Sanitation Drive Conducted by North Eastern Railway to Improve Cleanliness of Train Facilities.
- Activities Conducted across South Western Railway to Promote Cleanliness and Sustainability.
