Western Railway (WR) has kicked off its 'Swachhta Hi Sewa' campaign, reaffirming its commitment to cleanliness across its stations, trains, offices, and workshops. The campaign, which runs from 17th September to 2nd October 2024, was inaugurated by Shri Ashok Kumar Misra, General Manager of Western Railway, who led the Cleanliness Pledge (Swachhata Shapath) at the WR Headquarters.
Focus on Cleanliness
As part of the campaign, WR will focus on cleaning its premises, including stations, tracks, trains, offices, and staff colonies. A range of activities are planned, including public workshops, safety camps, health camps, marathons, tree plantation drives, and recycling initiatives. Competitions and cultural events will also be held to raise awareness about cleanliness.
Highlights of the Campaign
Swachhata Pledge: Over 24,000 WR employees took the pledge to promote cleanliness and hygiene.
Workshops: 82 workshops were organized with 3,000 participants, focusing on waste management and sanitation.
Environmental Initiatives: Under the "Ek Ped Ma ke Naam" initiative, 1,800 saplings were planted at 200 locations.
Cleanliness Drives: Intensive cleaning efforts were conducted at 200 target locations across WR.
The campaign will conclude on 2nd October 2024, with a large-scale "Swachhata Shramdaan" to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary.
Banners, posters, and public announcements will be used throughout the campaign to spread the message of cleanliness across WR's network.
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