Indian Railways exceeded its Rs 600-crore scrap disposal target during Special Campaign 6. The drive also advanced cleanliness, e-waste disposal and passenger engagement nationwide.The ministry said Indian Railways conducted more than one lakh cleanliness drives and disposed of over 1.50 lakh units of electronic waste during Special Campaign 6.

Indian Railways earned Rs 628.49 crore by disposing of scrap during a month-long special campaign, exceeding its target of Rs 600 crore, the Railway Ministry said, according to PTI. The exercise also freed up more than 14 acres of space.The ministry said Indian Railways conducted more than one lakh cleanliness drives and disposed of over 1.50 lakh units of electronic waste during Special Campaign 6.“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,” the ministry said in a press note.“The campaign recorded significant achievements in cleanliness, scrap disposal, e-waste management, space management, record management and timely disposal of pending matters,” it added.

The cleanliness drives covered railway stations, offices, workshops and other railway establishments. The campaign placed special emphasis on the effective collection, segregation and disposal of electronic waste.

More than 1.50 lakh units of electronic waste were disposed of, generating revenue of Rs 10.43 crore, officials said, according to PTI.Indian Railways also reviewed old physical and electronic files and worked to dispose of public grievances and appeals, Parliamentary assurances, VIP references and other pending matters. As part of the campaign, Indian Railways organised Rail Jan Samvad to enable direct interaction between senior railway officials and rail users. “A nationwide Rail Jan Samvad programme was conducted simultaneously at 5,884 railway stations on October 22, 2026, providing passengers an opportunity to share their feedback and suggestions directly with railway officials,” the ministry said.Overall, Special Campaign 6 focused on cleanliness, waste and space management, record reviews and the disposal of pending matters, while generating Rs 628.49 crore from scrap and Rs 10.43 crore from electronic waste.- Ends