Cleanliness campaign launched in Tiruchi Railway Division

The Thiruvananthapuram Division of Southern RailwayRailwayRailway commenced the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign (cleanliness service fortnight) on Tuesday (September 17,2024) to enhance cleanliness across railway stations, trains, offices, depots, workshops and railway premises.

The campaign was inaugurated with the ‘Swachhata Pledge’ ceremony at Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station, led by Manish Thaplyal, divisional railway manager, in the presence of senior officials, including M.R. Viji, additional divisional railway manager, and Sobha Jasmine, chief medical superintendent, among others. Officers, staff, and young members of Scouts and Guides, as well as residents of the railway colony, participated in the event.

An official pressnote issued here said around 450 initiatives will be taken up during the campaign. These include disposal of accumulated garbage, conducting public awareness events, tree plantation and cleanliness drives. Employees in the division will engage in voluntary work, public workshops, human chains, and exhibitions to emphasise the importance of cleanliness.