Solapur Division successfully concludes Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 with Cleanliness Drives and Waste Management Awareness
· Free Press Journal
The Solapur Division of Central Railway successfully concluded Swachhata Pakhwada 2026, observed from 1st to 15th October, with mass shramdaan, deep-cleaning drives, plantation activities, railway premises beautification and awareness programmes on scientific waste management.
Campaign Highlights
- Mass Shramdaan: Approximately 500–600 participants collected around 8 tonnes of garbage during the opening drive “Ek Din – Ek Ghanta – Ek Saath” on 1st October.
- Swachh Bharat Diwas: Cleanliness pledge, “Swachh Rail, Swachh Bharat” Prabhat Pheri and shramdaan activities were organised on 2nd October.
- Green Initiative: Approximately 70 saplings were planted at Rail Van Vihar, Solapur, under “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”, in collaboration with Bank of Baroda on 2nd October.
- Deep Cleaning: Mechanised cleaning of major stations and passenger facilities, including waiting rooms, retiring rooms and rest houses, was undertaken from 3rd to 5th October.
- Trackside Waste Removal: Special drives removed accumulated garbage, plastic and legacy waste from railway premises and trackside locations from 6th to 8th October.
- Station Beautification: Unauthorised posters, banners, stickers and gutka stains were removed, with painting and whitewashing wherever required from 9th to 10th October.
- Safai Mitra Welfare: Safety kits and cotton bags were distributed to Safai Mitras at Solapur Coaching Depot.
- Waste Management Awareness: Railway employees, housekeeping staff, vendors, contractors and sanitation workers were sensitised to the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, with emphasis on waste segregation, safe handling and proper disposal from 11th to 15th October .
The campaign was carried out across railway stations, colonies, depots, hospital premises and other locations. Activities covered Solapur, Kalaburagi, Wadi, Pandharpur, Kurduwadi, Latur, Dharashiv, Jeur and other railway establishments.
In a function inaugurated by DRM, Solapur, the Solapur Division staff were felicitated by ADRM Solapur for their contribution in various categories like Maximum CTU transformed, Art from Waste and Active participation in Swachhata Activity. Trophies for best work done in various categories were also awarded to teams of respective departments. Cloth bags were also distributed to all the attendees.
The fortnight-long campaign reinforced Solapur Division’s commitment to cleaner railway premises, improved passenger amenities and environmental sustainability through coordinated departmental efforts and community participation. The Solapur Division appeals to passengers and railway users to avoid littering and spitting, use designated dustbins and contribute towards maintaining a clean and hygienic railway environment.
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