South Eastern Railway is continuing its cleanliness and environmental awareness initiatives under the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026 campaign, being observed from 17thSeptember to 2ndOctober 2026 across its four Divisions. The campaign includes cleanliness drives, awareness programmes and public participation initiatives across railway premises.

On 24.09.2026, Kharagpur Division conducted a door-to-door awareness campaigns o­n home composting and bio-compost facilities. Cloth bags were promoted at station vending areas, along with awareness o­n Plastic Bottle Crushing Machines. Zero-waste competitions at sports complexes, schools and railway colonies further encouraged sustainable waste management and environmental responsibility.

In Adra division o­n 24.09.26, intensive cleanliness drives were conducted at Purulia and Joychandi Paharrailway stations, Divisional Railway Hospital and the Senior Divisional Mechanical Engineer’s Office. An awareness campaign promoting “Say No to Single-Use Plastics” was also organised at Purulia Railway Colony.

On 24.09.2026, Ranchi Division organised a “Jan Bhagidari” advocacy drive o­n SWM Rules 2026, segregation, composting and avoiding plastics. Personnel Department participated in Shramdaan,promoting community participation, hygiene and responsible waste management practices.

In Chakradharpur Division o­n 24.09.2026, an awareness campaign promoting the message “Say No to Single-Use Plastics” was organised to encourage responsible waste management and environmentally sustainable practices. Alongside the awareness drive, intensive cleanliness drives were conducted across identified areas.

The initiatives undertaken across the Divisions reflect South Eastern Railway’s sustained efforts towards building cleaner, greener and more sustainable railway premises.

Source – SER & RSB