Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Central Railway Launches Swachhata Pakhwada and Special Campaign 6.0
Central Railway started two cleanliness campaigns on October 2, 2026.
One campaign lasts until October 15, and the other lasts until October 31.
The railway also completed its Swachhata Hi Seva campaign that day.
General Manager Rajeev Shrivastava led staff in taking a cleanliness pledge in Mumbai.
They promised to spend two hours each week helping keep places clean.
They also promised to encourage cleanliness at home, in their communities, and at work.
The General Manager paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri.
A rangoli showing Gandhi was displayed at the station.
Central Railway launched Swachhata Pakhwada-2026 and Special Campaign 6.0 on October 2, 2026.
Swachhata Pakhwada runs through October 15, while Special Campaign 6.0 continues through October 31.
The launch included cleanliness activities across Central Railway and followed the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign, held September 17 to October 2.
General Manager Rajeev Shrivastava administered a cleanliness pledge at Central Railway headquarters in Mumbai.
Employees pledged to give 100 hours a year to voluntary cleanliness efforts and promote cleanliness in their communities and workplaces.
- Who
- Central Railway, its General Manager Rajeev Shrivastava, and railway officers and employees.
- What
- Launched Swachhata Pakhwada-2026 and Special Campaign 6.0, with a cleanliness pledge and related activities.
- When
- The campaigns launched on October 2, 2026; Swachhata Pakhwada runs until October 15 and Special Campaign 6.0 until October 31.
- Where
- Central Railway Headquarters and its divisions; the pledge took place at the General Manager’s Building at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai.
- Why
- To promote cleanliness through campaigns, voluntary activities, and public awareness.
Campaign organizers
Campaign participants
Cleanliness efforts
Campaign organizers
Central Railway launched campaigns and organized cleanliness-related activities to promote cleanliness and awareness.
Campaign participants
Officers and employees pledged to contribute 100 hours a year and encourage cleanliness at home, in localities, villages, and workplaces.
- Launch date
- October 2, 2026
- Swachhata Pakhwada-2026
- Continues until October 15, 2026
- Special Campaign 6.0
- Continues until October 31, 2026
- Swachhata Hi Seva 2026
- Observed from September 17 to October 2, 2026
- Pledge commitment
- 100 hours annually, or two hours each week, for voluntary cleanliness activities
- Pledge venue
- General Manager’s Building at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai