From Oct 9 to 18, the drive focused on removing unauthorised advertisements and spitting stains and promoting scientific waste management. Hubballi : South Western Railway (SWR) is observing Swachhata Pakhwada with cleanliness, beautification and awareness activities.
Of 397 locations identified for clearing posters, banners and illegal advertisements, beautification activities were undertaken at 354. Under the ‘No Red and Yellow Spot’ initiative, 191 drives removed spitting and gutka stains, while 57 ‘No Spitting’ posters were displayed. SWR conducted 124 awareness sessions involving 1,885 participants and 20 training sessions for housekeeping, cleaning and pantry staff, benefiting 1,823 personnel. All 47 identified bulk waste generators were registered. SWR has two biogas plants, four composting facilities, one Material Recovery Facility and 17 plastic-bottle crushing machines. Across 29 schools and institutions, 185 awareness sessions on Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, benefited 1,354 students. Eleven educational visits involving 447 students promoted wastewater treatment and water conservation. Besides, 25 street plays at 21 railway stations, involving 759 participants, including railway personnel, Bharat Scouts and Guides and NCC members, promoted cleanliness and environmental responsibility.
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