Maligaon, September 21 (MExN): he Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is undertaking focused cleanliness, sanitation, environmental awareness and public welfare initiatives across railway stations, establishments and educational institutions as part of the ongoing "Swachhata Hi Sewa – 2026" campaign, being observed from September 17 to October 2.
The activities are witnessing active participation from railway officials, Safai Mitras, students, Scouts & Guides and passengers, an NFR statement said.
A key focus is environmental cleanliness and protection of water bodies. Members of the N.F. Railway Bharat Scouts & Guides are participating in river bank cleaning drives, including along the Brahmaputra River. Attention is also being given to Cleanliness Target Units (CTUs) and Garbage Vulnerable Points (GVPs) across stations. Safai Mitras are undertaking drives at approach roads and track-side areas.
Under the "Swachh Paathshala" initiative, awareness programmes are being organised at railway schools on cleanliness, personal hygiene, sanitation, waste segregation and responsible waste disposal. Art competitions and quizzes on Swachhata and Jal Sanchay are also being conducted, and Swachhata Pledges are being administered at stations.
Similar sanitation activities are being undertaken across railway schools, colonies, hospitals and other premises. Through these initiatives, NFR is promoting environmental responsibility, public welfare and community participation.
