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Indian Railways earns Rs 628.49 crore from scrap disposal
Indian Railways completed a nationwide campaign from October 2 to 31, 2026 across its establishments.
It earned Rs 628.49 crore from scrap disposal, above its Rs 600 crore target.
The process also freed more than 14 acres of space at railway sites.
The campaign included more than 1 lakh cleanliness drives at stations, offices, workshops and other railway locations.
Railways disposed of over 1.50 lakh units of e-waste, earning Rs 10.43 crore from it.
On October 22, officials held Rail Jan Samvad at 5,884 stations so passengers could share feedback directly.
The campaign also addressed old files, public grievances and other pending matters.
Indian Railways generated Rs 628.49 crore through scrap disposal during Special Campaign 6, exceeding its Rs 600 crore target.
The campaign also freed more than 14 acres of space.
It ran from October 2 to October 31, 2026, across railway establishments.
More than 1.50 lakh units of e-waste were disposed of, generating Rs 10.43 crore.
More than 1 lakh cleanliness drives were conducted at railway stations, offices, workshops and other establishments.
- Who
- Indian Railways.
- What
- It generated Rs 628.49 crore through scrap disposal and freed more than 14 acres of space.
- When
- During Special Campaign 6, from October 2 to October 31, 2026.
- Where
- Across Zonal Railways, Divisions, Production Units, Public Sector Undertakings and other railway establishments.
- Why
- The campaign focused on cleanliness, scrap and e-waste disposal, space management and other administrative work.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Special Campaign 6 began across railway establishments.
Rail Jan Samvad was held simultaneously at 5,884 railway stations.
Special Campaign 6 concluded.
Economic Times published its report on the campaign's results.
- Scrap disposal revenue
- Rs 628.49 crore
- Scrap disposal target
- Rs 600 crore
- Space freed
- More than 14 acres
- E-waste disposed
- More than 1.50 lakh units
- E-waste revenue
- Rs 10.43 crore
- Cleanliness drives
- More than 1 lakh
What people are saying
Indian Railways successfully concluded Special Campaign 6 from October 2 to October 31, 2026 across Zonal Railways, Divisions, Production Units, Public Sector Undertakings and other railway establishments
A nationwide Rail Jan Samvad programme was conducted simultaneously at 5,884 railway stations on 22nd October 2026, providing passengers an opportunity to share their feedback and suggestions directly with railway officials