Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Chennai Division Concludes 15-Day Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign
Southern Railway’s Chennai Division finished a 15-day campaign to make railway areas cleaner.
Many people, including students, railway workers and passengers, took part.
They cleaned thousands of target areas and removed large amounts of old waste.
The railway also held health camps and gave safety equipment to Safai Mitras, who help keep places clean.
On October 1, a large group joined a one-hour cleanup.
General Manager U. Subba Rao said cleanliness should be an ongoing effort, not just a short campaign.
The event also included performances, an exhibition and awards for volunteers.
Officials gave passengers reusable jute bags to help reduce single-use plastic.
Southern Railway’s Chennai Division concluded its 15-day Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign at Dr MGR Chennai Central Railway Station.
A total of 8,274 participants cleaned and sanitised 1,851 Cleanliness Target Units, and teams removed 65 metric tonnes of legacy waste from 585 sites.
The division held 42 medical camps, providing check-ups and protective safety gear to 572 Safai Mitras.
On October 1, 2,675 participants collected 1,200 kg of garbage in a coordinated railway-premises cleanup.
General Manager U. Subba Rao called for lasting public participation, civic responsibility, reduced littering and mindful water conservation.
- Who
- Southern Railway’s Chennai Division, led at the event by General Manager U. Subba Rao, with participation from students, railway staff, passengers and other groups.
- What
- The division concluded its 15-day Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 cleanliness campaign.
- When
- The campaign concluded on Friday; its coordinated cleanup drive took place on October 1.
- Where
- Dr MGR Chennai Central Railway Station and railway premises in the Chennai Division.
- Why
- The campaign focused on public participation, youth engagement, cleanliness and the welfare of Safai Mitras.
- Campaign duration
- 15 days
- Participants in campaign activities
- 8,274
- Cleanliness Target Units cleared and sanitised
- 1,851
- Sites deep-cleaned
- 585
- Legacy waste removed
- 65 metric tonnes
- Medical camps and Safai Mitras served
- 42 camps; 572 Safai Mitras received check-ups and protective safety gear
- October 1 cleanup
- 2,675 participants collected 1,200 kg of garbage