Goyal releases ‘Station Cleanliness Survey Report’,

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New Delhi : Railways and Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal on October 2, 2019, released the ‘Stations’ Cleanliness Survey Report’ (Cleanliness assessment of Non-suburban and Suburban Stations 2019). He was participating at an event to mark the 150^th Birth Anniversary of the Mahatma Gandhi at a function organised at New Delhi Railway Station.

Railways’ response to the call of cleanliness across the country by PM Narendra Modi, has made cleanliness at stations, rolling stock and premises a prime focus. On the occasion of the 150^th Birth Anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Indian Railways organised a slew of activities connected with cleanliness.

Chairman, Railway Board, Vinod Kumar Yadav, other Members of Railway Board, General Manager, Northern Railway, along with senior Railway officials were present on the occasion.

Goyal and other dignitaries also went around the Exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi and display of Tools & Equipment used for cleaning purposes. They understood the features of the Bio-toilet and inspected the new generation coaches being used by the Railways. Under the initiative of waste and scrap management, a sculpture of Bapu made from scrap material was showcased, which was highly appreciated by all. The Minister also inaugurated an exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi at National Rail Museum through Video Conferencing, according to a PIB release.

Speaking on the occasion, Goyal said, “Today we are committed to develop India as a Clean India, Healthy India, and Prosperous India. Indian Railways is doing its bit to provide a clean and hygienic environment to the travelling people. India is one of those countries which give priority to cleanliness. Today, cleanliness programme is being conducted over 6,500 stations across Indian Railways to showcase the efforts putting in by Indian Railways to keep trains, stations, and railway premises clean.”

Indian Railways has celebrated Swachchta Pakhwada from September16  to 02^nd October 2, 2019. It has also banned single use plastic across its premises today onwards. Goyal added that as safety is accorded first priority, Indian Railways has started manufacturing LHB coaches only and these LHB coaches are being equipped with bio-toilets.