South Eastern Railway has officially launched the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign across its Kharagpur division to promote cleanliness and environmental awareness among passengers and residents. The special cleanliness drive is being conducted from September 17 to October 2, 2026, focusing on railway stations, railway colonies, schools, and local institutions. The primary objective of this initiative is to foster community participation and educate the public on sustainable waste management practices.
- Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 is active from September 17 to October 2, 2026, across the Kharagpur division.
- Awareness sessions at railway stations highlight solid waste management rules and four-tier waste segregation.
- Students from railway schools are participating in Swachhata Gyan Yatra field visits to wastewater treatment plants and bio-toilet facilities.
- Nukkad natak performances are being staged at major stations including Kharagpur and Hijli to educate passengers on responsible waste disposal.
To instill environmental responsibility from a young age, the railway administration has organized educational tours known as Swachhata Gyan Yatra for students of railway schools and institutions.
Students are taken on guided visits to essential railway infrastructure such as effluent treatment plants, bio-toilet systems, water recycling plants, and coach washing lines. These visits provide students with a first-hand understanding of how large-scale waste management and water conservation operate within the railway ecosystem. Additionally, interactive discussions, debates, painting competitions, and quiz contests centered around rainwater harvesting and cleanliness are being held regularly.
Spreading awareness among everyday train commuters is a key focus of the ongoing fortnight-long campaign.
Railways have arranged engaging street plays, known as nukkad nataks, at prominent stations like Kharagpur and Hijli to encourage passengers to dispose of garbage responsibly. These cultural performances effectively communicate the message of cleanliness in a simple and relatable manner. Furthermore, the division is conducting special awareness sessions to train cleaning staff and passengers on the latest solid waste management regulations and the importance of four-tier waste segregation at the source.
The railway administration emphasizes that cleanliness is not merely a government campaign but a collective responsibility and a vital part of daily lifestyle. To ensure maximum impact, the initiative brings together railway employees, daily passengers, students, Bharat Scouts and Guides, and local non-governmental organizations to work hand-in-hand toward a cleaner and greener railway network.
