The Ministry of Railways is running Special Campaign 6 from 2 to 31 October 2026, focused on disposing of pending matters and improving cleanliness across all railway stations and facilities. A major citizen engagement event called Rail Jan Samvaad is scheduled for 22 October 2026 at all stations nationwide, with a dedicated youth component called Rail Jan Yuva Samvaad to encourage younger citizens to participate.
The campaign follows measurable targets set by Indian Railways and includes an emphasis on proper handling of electronic waste under the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022, and scrap disposal according to government financial rules.
Key facts
- Pan-India Rail Jan Samvaad scheduled at all railway stations on 22 October 2026
- Campaign runs from 2 to 31 October 2026
- Target to clean 1,00,000 cleanliness sites across railways
- Goal to free up 7,00,000 sq ft of railway space
- Target to generate Rs 600 crore from scrap and e-waste disposal
- High-level review held on 8 October 2026 chaired by Secretary, Railway Board
- Participants include AGMs of Zonal Railways, DRMs, division heads, and PSU leaders
What Special Campaign 6 covers
Special Campaign 6 is a government-wide initiative to dispose of pending administrative matters and improve operational efficiency. The Railways version emphasizes cleanliness, waste management and citizen engagement. The campaign promotes a “Waste to Wonder” approach, identifying good practices for wider adoption across the rail network.
A key focus area this year is electronic waste management. All railways have been directed to follow proper collection, segregation and disposal methods for e-waste according to the national E-Waste Management Rules, 2022. Staff at stations, maintenance units and railway colonies are being trained on how to categorize waste into streams and dispose of it correctly.
The campaign also targets scrap disposal across railways, aiming to recover value from old materials while ensuring environmental compliance under government financial rules.
Rail Jan Samvaad and citizen participation
Rail Jan Samvaad is the citizen-facing component of the campaign. On 22 October, this dialogue platform will operate at railway stations across the country, allowing passengers and the public to interact with railway staff and raise concerns or suggestions about station facilities, cleanliness, services and improvements.
A dedicated Rail Jan Yuva Samvaad has been created to actively involve young people, recognizing their role in promoting sustainable practices and cleanliness habits at railway facilities.
Implementation across divisions
The campaign is being rolled out across all zonal railways and divisions. Different regions are running targeted initiatives aligned with local needs. For example, the Northern Railway conducted a solid waste segregation drive at Sirhind Junction to train staff on four-stream waste classification. The Central Railway organized health checkup camps at Nagpur for railway personnel. The Eastern Railway’s Sealdah Division held awareness sessions on 11 October for station staff, pantry workers, vendors and contractors, emphasizing compliance with Solid Waste Management Rules 2026.
The North Eastern Railway focused on deep cleaning and sanitation of train facilities, while the South Western Railway promoted cleanliness and sustainability across its network.
Monitoring and oversight
The Secretary of the Railway Board held a video conference on 8 October to review campaign progress with senior railway officials including AGMs of zonal railways, divisional railway managers, chief public relations officers, general managers of production units, and heads of railway training institutes. The review focused on tracking progress against stated targets and ensuring measurable outcomes.
What this means for you
Passengers can expect cleaner railway stations and improved facilities as the campaign progresses through October. On 22 October, you will have an opportunity to directly engage with railway staff at your local station through Rail Jan Samvaad and share feedback or concerns about station cleanliness, facilities or services.
Railway employees will receive training on proper waste handling and segregation practices, particularly for hazardous electronic waste. Station vendors and contractors are also being briefed on compliance requirements and penalties for improper waste disposal.
The campaign aims to create a cleaner, more sustainable railway network by addressing accumulated waste and pending maintenance issues while generating revenue from scrap and e-waste recovery.