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SCoR concludes Swachhata Hi Seva fortnight with plantation drive

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) launched a campaign called Swachhata Hi Sewa 2026, which included a Mass Shramdaan programme and plantation drives across its regions. This initiative took place on October 1, 2026, and saw enthusiastic participation from railway officers and staff.

The campaign aimed to promote cleanliness, environmental responsibility, and public participation in maintaining railway premises. All five divisions of NFR — Katihar, Alipurduar, Rangiya, Lumding, and Tinsukia — carried out cleanliness drives and awareness programmes at their railway stations, offices, and other locations. Senior officials and staff actively participated in Shramdaan activities, took pledges, and engaged in awareness programs.

In addition to cleanliness efforts, plantation drives were also organized as part of the campaign. These drives emphasized the importance of environmental sustainability alongside maintaining clean and hygienic railway surroundings. Passengers and members of the public were encouraged to join the campaign and contribute to creating a cleaner and greener railway environment.

The campaign encouraged collective participation and highlighted that cleanliness is a shared responsibility. At Guwahati Railway Station, officials from NFR Headquarters and Guwahati Station actively took part in the Mass Shramdaan programme. Additionally, the NFR Construction Organisation participated in the Swachhata Hi Sewa 2026 campaign by organizing Mass Shramdaan, awareness, and plantation activities at their offices and project locations.

Officers and staff from the Construction Organisation actively contributed towards creating cleaner, greener, and more sustainable railway surroundings.

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