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Indian Railways Exceeds Scrap Disposal Target, Earns Rs 628 Crore
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What Happened?
Indian Railways surpassed its Rs 600-crore scrap disposal target during Special Campaign 6, earning Rs 628.49 crore and freeing over 14 acres of space.
Key points
- The campaign ran from October 2 to October 31, 2026.
- More than 1 lakh cleanliness drives were conducted.
- Over 1.50 lakh units of electronic waste were disposed of.
- The campaign generated Rs 10.43 crore from electronic waste.
- Rail Jan Samvad was held at 5,884 railway stations on October 22, 2026.
Key insights
- The success of the campaign could encourage similar initiatives in other sectors.
- Increased revenue from scrap disposal may lead to further investments in infrastructure.
- The focus on cleanliness and waste management may improve public perception of Indian Railways.
Why it matters
This achievement highlights the efficiency of Indian Railways in waste management and revenue generation.
Source
India Today
