Mysuru Railway Division Initiates Cleanliness Drive

Swift Summary:

• The Mysuru division of South western railway launched the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ cleanliness drive, scheduled to run until October 2.
• Divisional Railway Manager Mudit Mittal administered a pledge to kick-start the initiative at Mysuru Railway Station.
• Senior officials and railway staff participated in voluntary cleaning activities across various stations and railway premises.
• The division has partnered with NGOs from different districts, including Bramha Samaja Mysuru, Rotary Club (Arsikere), Jayaprakash Narayana Grameena Abhirudhi Seva Samiti (Hassan), Chaitanya Rural growth (Shivamogga), Sankalpa Seva Foundation (Davangere), and Rotary Club (Haveri).
• Activities such as skits, rallies, awareness drives, and cleaning campaigns will be organized by these groups to promote cleanliness among passengers and the general public.

Indian opinion Analysis:

The ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign by South Western Railway reflects increasing institutional emphasis on environmental sanitation. Collaboration with local NGOs enhances community participation while promoting public ownership of initiatives. This model could encourage replication in other divisions for broader impact. By extending efforts to include skits and rallies alongside physical cleanup drives, authorities aim for sustained behavioral change instead of one-time interventions. If implemented effectively until October 2, this program can reinforce awareness about maintaining cleanliness in India’s railways-a critical area given its vast passenger volume.

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