WALTAIR DIVISION ORGANISES ‘SWACHH BHARAT’ & PLANTATION DRIVE ACROSS STATIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY 2025 CELEBRATIONS
As part of the Independence Day Celebrations (IDC)–2025, Waltair Division of East Coast Railway has launched an intensive cleanliness and plantation campaign under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Continuing the sustained cleanliness drive that began on August 1, the Division reiterates its commitment to maintain railway premises free from plastic, garbage, and filth.
The campaign includes large-scale cleanliness activities, awareness rallies, and active participation from railway employees, Swachh Sewaks, voluntary organisations, and local communities. The focus is on creating a clean, green, and hygienic environment for passengers and visitors.
Speaking about the initiative, Divisional Railway Manager Shri Lalit Bohra said, “We are giving special attention to collaborative cleanliness drives involving local communities, NGOs, and awareness campaigns across the Division. Our goal is to ensure that every corner of the station premises meets the highest standards of cleanliness while fostering community participation in this noble mission.”
At Duvvada Railway Station, the Duvvada Railway Users Association, in collaboration with Manava Vikas Vedika, Manavatha, Lions Clubs, Steel Executive Association, Spandhana Cheyutha Foundation, Sarvahitha Charitable Trust, Sai Seva Trust, and the Senior Citizens Association, organised a special ‘Clean & Green’ programme. Cleanliness drives were carried out at the two-wheeler parking area, in front of the station cabin, and on Platform No. 1 with around 40 volunteers, including women and children, participating. ZRUCC Member Shri K. Eswara Rao initiated the programme.
Following the cleaning activity, more than 30 saplings were planted in front of the VIP Lounge on Platform 1 by volunteers from Spandhana Cheyutha Foundation. Personnel from the Government Railway Police (GRP), Railway Protection Force (RPF), and commercial staff at Duvvada actively took part in the event. Similar ‘Swachh Bharat’ and plantation drives were also carried out at Jagdalpur, Koraput, Rayagada, Araku, Srikakulam Road, Vizianagaram, and Visakhapatnam stations, with overwhelming support from the public and local organisations.
