Indian Railways generated ₹628.49 crore through scrap disposal and freed 6,20,121 square feet of space during Special Campaign 6, a nationwide cleanliness and administrative efficiency initiative conducted from October 2 to 31, 2026. According to the Ministry of Railways, the campaign was implemented across zonal railways, divisions, production units, public sector undertakings and other railway establishments, exceeding the scrap disposal target of ₹600 crore.
Indian Railways Exceeds Scrap Disposal Target
During the month-long campaign, more than one lakh cleanliness drives were conducted at railway stations, offices, workshops and other railway facilities. The removal of obsolete materials, scrap and unwanted items helped reclaim over 6.2 lakh square feet of space, contributing to cleaner, better-organised and more efficient railway workplaces. The initiative also focused on improving the utilisation of available infrastructure and strengthening administrative efficiency across the railway network.
E-Waste Disposal Generates ₹10.43 Crore
A major focus of Special Campaign 6 was electronic waste management and environmentally responsible disposal practices. Indian Railways disposed of more than 1.5 lakh units of e-waste during the campaign, generating revenue of ₹10.43 crore.
The initiative involved the collection, segregation and proper disposal of electronic waste, supporting responsible resource management and environmental sustainability across railway establishments.
Rail Jan Samvad Held at 5,884 Stations
The campaign also covered the review of old physical and electronic records, disposal of pending public grievances, appeals, Parliamentary assurances, VIP references and other long-pending matters. These activities aimed to improve record management and reduce administrative pendency.
In another major citizen engagement initiative, Indian Railways organised Rail Jan Samvad simultaneously at 5,884 railway stations on October 22, enabling passengers to directly share their feedback and suggestions with senior railway officials. The programme aimed to strengthen public participation and improve railway services through direct interaction with passengers.
Special Campaign 6 has demonstrated Indian Railways’ efforts to improve cleanliness, generate revenue from scrap disposal, promote e-waste management and streamline administrative operations. The achievements also highlight the importance of citizen engagement and sustainable resource utilisation across the national railway network.
