Rs 628.49 cr generated through scrap disposal, over 14 acres of space freed up: Railways

New Delhi: Indian Railways generated Rs 628.49 crore through scrap disposal, exceeding the target of Rs 600 crore and also facilitated the freeing up of more than 14 acres of space under this process, the ministry said on Monday.

"Indian Railways successfully concluded Special Campaign 6 from October 2 to October 31, 2026 across Zonal Railways, Divisions, Production Units, Public Sector Undertakings and other railway establishments," a press note from the Railway Ministry said.

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"The campaign recorded significant achievements in cleanliness, scrap disposal, e-waste management, space management, record management and timely disposal of pending matters," it added.

According to the ministry, as part of the campaign, over 1 lakh cleanliness drives were conducted across railway stations, offices, workshops and other railway establishments.

The ministry placed special emphasis on "Effective Collection, Segregation and Disposal of E-waste", the focus area of this year's campaign.

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In a significant step towards responsible waste management, more than 1.50 lakh units of e-waste were disposed of, generating revenue of Rs 10.43 crore, officials said.

Besides, Indian Railways undertook various activities, including a comprehensive review of old physical and electronic files, disposal of public grievances and appeals, Parliamentary assurances, VIP references and other pending matters and achieved significant achievements.

Indian Railways also organised Rail Jan Samvad to facilitate direct interaction between senior railway officials and rail users as part of Special Campaign 6.

"A nationwide Rail Jan Samvad programme was conducted simultaneously at 5,884 railway stations on 22nd October 2026, providing passengers an opportunity to share their feedback and suggestions directly with railway officials," the Ministry said.