Solapur Division Observes Swachh Bharat Diwas 2026 with Cleanliness, Awareness and Green Initiatives
The Solapur Division of Central Railway observed Swachh Bharat Diwas 2026 on 2nd October with a series of cleanliness, awareness, plantation and community participation activities across the division including Latur, Kalaburagi, Kurduvadi, Pandharpur, Wadi, Hotgi etc. Railway officers, supervisors, staff, their families, Safai Mitras and other stakeholders participated actively, reaffirming their…
The Central Railway's Solapur Division celebrated Swachh Bharat Diwas on October 2nd, 2026 through a range of activities focused on cleanliness, awareness, tree planting and community involvement. Officers, supervisors, staff, their families, Safai Mitras and other stakeholders took part enthusiastically, reaffirming their dedication to keeping railway premises clean, hygienic and eco-friendly.
The Swachhata Pledge was administered to Railway staff, their families and Safai Mitras at various Solapur Division locations. The Additional Divisional Railway Manager sensitized personnel to actively contribute to cleanliness efforts throughout the Division.
A Swachh Prabhat Pheri (cleanliness procession) was organized from the Divisional Railway Manager's office to Solapur Railway Station, featuring the slogan "Swachh Rail, Swachh Bharat." The parade drew participation from branch officers, railway staff, supervisors and their families, along with Civil Defence and RPF teams who raised slogans about cleanliness and civic responsibility.
As part of the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" (A Tree for Mother) initiative, a tree planting event was held at Rail Van Vihar near Sambhaji Talav, in collaboration with the Bank of Baroda's Regional Branch in Solapur. About 70 saplings were planted, underscoring the importance of greenery, environmental sustainability and community participation in the Swachh Bharat mission.
A thorough cleanliness drive was also conducted at Solapur Railway Station, spearheaded by the Commercial Department team led by Sr. DCM, along with NGO Jai Hind Food Bank. The focus was on maintaining clean and hygienic conditions in passenger areas, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness through collaboration between the Railways and community organizations.
The Swachh Bharat Diwas activities at Solapur Division embodied the spirit of Jan Bhagidari (public participation) and emphasized that cleanliness is a shared collective responsibility. The active involvement of Railway personnel, Safai Mitras, families, security teams, partner organizations and NGOs demonstrated the Division's commitment to providing passengers with cleaner, greener and more hygienic railway environments.
The Division remains dedicated to promoting ongoing cleanliness practices and encouraging all stakeholders to realize the vision of "Swachh Rail, Swachh Bharat."
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