Indian Railways surpasses its ₹600 crore scrap disposal target, disposes of over 1.5 lakh e-waste units and organises Rail Jan Samvad at 5,884 stations nationwide.
Highlights
- Indian Railways conducted over 1 lakh cleanliness drives during October 2026.
- Scrap disposal generated ₹628.49 crore, exceeding the ₹600 crore target.
- Over 6.20 lakh square feet of space was freed by removing scrap and obsolete materials.
- More than 1.50 lakh e-waste units were disposed of, generating ₹10.43 crore.
- Rail Jan Samvad programmes were organised at 5,884 railway stations.
- The campaign focused on cleanliness, waste management and reducing administrative pendency.
Indian Railways Earns ₹628.49 Crore From Scrap Disposal, Conducts Over 1 Lakh Cleanliness Drives
New Delhi, November 9, 2026: Indian Railways has generated ₹628.49 crore through scrap disposal under Special Campaign 6, surpassing its target of ₹600 crore. The month-long initiative also witnessed more than one lakh cleanliness drives across railway establishments nationwide, highlighting the national transporter’s efforts to improve cleanliness, resource utilisation and administrative efficiency.
According to the Ministry of Railways, Special Campaign 6 was conducted from October 2 to October 31, 2026, across zonal railways, divisions, production units, public sector undertakings and other railway establishments.
Over 6.2 Lakh Square Feet of Space Freed
One of the major achievements of the campaign was the removal of scrap, obsolete materials and unwanted items from railway premises. These efforts helped free up approximately 6,20,121 square feet of space, allowing railway establishments to improve space management and operational efficiency.
The ₹628.49 crore revenue generated through scrap disposal exceeded the ministry’s original target by ₹28.49 crore.
E-Waste Disposal Generates ₹10.43 Crore
This year’s campaign placed special emphasis on the effective collection, segregation and disposal of electronic waste.
Indian Railways disposed of more than 1.50 lakh units of e-waste, generating ₹10.43 crore in revenue. The initiative aimed to promote responsible waste management while recovering value from discarded electronic equipment.
Rail Jan Samvad Held at 5,884 Stations
To strengthen passenger engagement, Indian Railways organised a nationwide Rail Jan Samvad programme at 5,884 railway stations on October 22, 2026.
The programme enabled passengers to interact directly with senior railway officials and share feedback, complaints and suggestions regarding railway services.
Focus on Administrative Efficiency
Beyond cleanliness and waste disposal, the campaign also focused on reviewing old physical and electronic files, addressing public grievances and appeals, and disposing of pending parliamentary assurances and VIP references.
The ministry said these initiatives were intended to reduce administrative delays, improve record management and create a more organised working environment.
The successful completion of Special Campaign 6 underscores Indian Railways’ continued focus on sustainable resource management, operational efficiency and citizen-centric governance.
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