Suresh Prabhu launches Swachhta Saptah

In order to spread wider awareness on sanitation and cleanliness in rail premises and make hygiene a habit amongst the travelling public, the Indian Railways is organizing a special nine-day long public outreach programme scheduled from Sept 17 to Sept 25.

Stating that this day coincidentally marked the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Prabhu said that it is befitting that the Swacchta Saptaah should commemorate his lofty vision and goals.

Commencing the Swachhta Saptaah as Swacch Paryavaran Diwas(Clean Environment), the Minister spelled out the Railway’s commitment by recounting the initiatives taken under the Swachh Rail Swachh Bharat Mission.

Commencing with ceremony on a big note and with great enthusiasm General Manager, Northern Railway A.K.Puthia launched the the Swachhta Saptah at Dehradun station.

Various activities held at the station include Nukkad Natak by Scouts and Guides, Cleanliness drives and awareness campaign by SNCF Volunteers.

He inspected equipment, materials & machines used for cleaning at stations & in trains and interacted with passengers and with press and media.

In keeping with the program, Indian Railways undertook intensive cleanliness drives on all stations.

All stations wore the ceremonial look with posters and banners spelling the message loud and clear to the travelling public that the Railway is their travelling home. Railway officer and staff donned the ceremonial caps interacting with the travelling public and conducting inspections at station premises.

Anti-littering slogans were posted at various locations.

Dustbins for garbage were provided and awareness programmes were undertaken. All major stations on the Northern Railway were inspected by all levels of hierarchy from top executives and supervisory cadres.

A drive on garbage handling and disposal was also undertaken at railway stations, Trains and Depots.

Tree plantation ceremonies were held at various places.