India, Oct. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
A high-level review meeting was held through video conferencing on 08.10.2026 at Railway Board under the chairmanship of Secretary, Railway Board to reinforce and review the progress of Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters 6 (SCDPM-6) on the Zonal Railways/Units. AGMs of Zonal Railways, DRMs and ADRMs of Divisions, CPROs of Zonal Railways, GMs of Production Units, CMDs/MDs of Railway PSUs, DGs of Training Institutes, Concerned officers of Railway Board and Nodal Officers of SCDPM 6 in field units participated in the meeting.
The meeting reviewed progress against campaign targets, with focus on measurable outcomes and timely disposal of pending matters. Indian Railways has set targets of 1,00,000 cleanliness sites, freeing of 7,00,000 sq. ft. of space and generation of Rs.600 crore through scrap disposal.
In line with this year's focus, special emphasis is placed on "Effective Collection, Segregation, and Disposal of E-Waste" as per E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, scrap disposal under GFR. Good practices, including Waste to Wonder, are also being identified for wider adoption.
The citizen-centric component of the campaign includes Rail Jan Samvaad, with Rail Jan Yuva Samvaad providing a dedicated platform for youth participation. Pan-India Rail Jan Samvaad is scheduled at all stations on 22.10.2026.
Some of the key initiatives of Special Campaign 6 adopted across Indian Railways are highlighted below:
The Ministry of Railways is actively participating in Special Campaign 6 from 2nd October to 31st October 2026, reaffirming its commitment to achieving the campaign's objectives and ensuring its successful implementation.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
