Mumbai: A fortnight long cleanliness drive was launched on Indian Railways to observe ‘Swachhata Pakhawada-2021’ from 16.9.2021 to 30.9.2021 with a view to ensure visible improvement in cleanliness at all places viz. railway stations, trains, offices, colonies, workshops, hospitals, food stalls, etc. and to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd October 2021.
Shri Anil Kumar Lahoti, General Manager Central Railway started the ‘Swachhata Pakhawada-2021’ by administering the ‘Swachhata pledge’ to officers and staff on 16.9.2021. The pledge was also administered to all staff including safai karmacharis at their respective places of work to bring cleanliness awareness at Headquarters and on all Divisions.
Central Railway has undertaken various activities during this fortnight long drive. Each day was observed with a theme such as Swachha Samwad (Cleanliness Dialogue), Swachh Stations (Clean Stations), Swachh Rail Gaadi (Clean Trains), Swachh Parisar (Clean Premises), Swachh Ahar (Clean Food Items), Swachh Neer (Clean Drinking Water), Swachh Prasadhan (Clean Toilets) and Swachh Pratiyogita (Cleanliness Competitions), etc. Railway Officials along with NGO’s, Social Organizations, Social workers participated in these activities.
Shri Anil Kumar Lahoti, General Manager Central Railway said “Cleanliness is more important for physical wellbeing and a healthy environment. During the fortnight long cleanliness drive, the Central Railway team has put in their best efforts to keep the premises clean. Cleanliness is a continuous process and I appeal to everyone to keep the momentum of various cleanliness activities undertaken during the last 15 days.”
