Swachhata Pakhwada-2026 Begins on Central Railway; GM CR Administers Swachhata Pledge to Officers and Staff

Swachhata Pakhwada-2026 commenced on October 2, 2026, with Central Railway organizing a series of cleanliness and awareness activities, which will continue until October 15. The Special Campaign 6.0 is scheduled to run until October 31, 2026. The day also marked the end of the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign, which took place from September 17 to October 2 across Central Railway's Headquarters and divisions.

Rajeev Shrivastava, General Manager of Central Railway, administered the Swachhata Pledge to officers and staff at the historic General Manager’s Building at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai. The pledge included a commitment to devote 100 hours annually, or two hours per week, to voluntary cleanliness activities, raise awareness among people, and initiate the pursuit of cleanliness in their personal and professional lives.

At the Suburban Concourse, CSMT, the General Manager offered floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri, India's Father of the Nation and former Prime Minister, respectively. He also admired a large rangoli depicting Mahatma Gandhi displayed in front of the Suburban lobby. Comparable events were held in Bhusaval, Solapur, Pune, and Nagpur divisions, where Divisional Railway Managers administered the Swachhata Pledge to officers and employees.

Various activities, such as plantation drives under the theme “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam,” Shramdaan, and cleanliness campaigns, were organized in the different divisions. Swachhata Prabhat rallies were also conducted by Railway Scouts and Guides to raise awareness about cleanliness. Students from Adarsh Vidya Mandir, Nashik, participated in Swachhata Pakhwada by singing bhajans at Nashik Road station and paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.

In Solapur Division, over 130 officers, staff, their families, and public members took part in Swachh Prabhat pheries and Shramdaan activities. Pune Division hosted art and cultural competitions on the theme of Swachhata, while Nagpur Division organized Shramdaan activities and Swachhata rallies, attracting more than 150 participants.