Media Release

Mangaluru, Sep 16: Focusing on cleanliness at railway stations, onboard the trains, administrative offices, field offices and colonies, the railway is observing 'Swachhta Pakhwada' from September 16 to 30.

The fourteen-day programme began with a Swachhta pledge on September 16 at 11.00 am. Officers and staff took the pledge at their workplace. At the stations, the station masters administered the pledge.

A cleanliness drive, tree plantation, plogging, webinar on waste management, distribution of masks, sanitizers and soap to staff, awareness programmes, poster designing competition and several other programmes are organized as part of the drive.

Cleaning stations and premises are one of the thrust areas of the programme. As part of the Pakhwada, intensive cleaning will be organized at Kozhikode (the only station in Palakkad division under Non- Suburban Group -2 (NSG-2) category), Palakkad Junction, Ottappalam, Shoranur Junction, Kuttippuram, Tirur, Kozhikode, Quilandi, Vadakara, Thalassery, Kannur, Payyannur, Kanhangad, Kasaragod, Mangaluru Central and Mangaluru Junction.

Special attention will be given to the cleaning of water storage facilities and the repair of pipes of hydrants during the drive. In addition, toilet facilities and drainage systems at these stations will be inspected to ensure proper functioning.