Employees of Northeast Frontier Railway during a cleanliness
drive as part of World Environment Day 2025.
- DIMAPUR — As part of its ongoing commitment to
environmental sustainability and in observance of World Environment Day 2025,
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is conducting a comprehensive cleanliness
drive from May 25 to the 27th.
- In a press release on Monday, the NFR stated that these
activities are aimed at promoting sustainable practices, encouraging community
participation and reducing plastic pollution across railway premises.
- The initiative focuses on enhancing waste management
practices across its stations. Waste segregation bins have been installed on
platforms, accompanied by awareness campaigns to educate passengers on their
proper use.
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- Cleanliness drives are being carried out at railway stations
and in the surrounding areas, with the active involvement of local communities
and NGOs.
- In an effort to reduce plastic waste, IRCTC is also
promoting the use of non-plastic, eco-friendly, biodegradable cutlery through a
dedicated awareness campaign.
- “Additional waste segregation bins are being installed to
improve waste sorting infrastructure and passengers are being encouraged to
participate actively.
