The Ministry of Railways announced on 12 October 2026 that a Pan-India Rail Jan Samvaad, a citizen-centric public dialogue, will be held at all stations on 22 October 2026. This is part of Special Campaign 6, running from 2 October to 31 October 2026, which focuses on cleanliness and the disposal of pending matters. The campaign aims to clean 1,00,000 sites, free 7,00,000 sq. ft. of space, and generate ₹600 crore from scrap and e-waste disposal by the end of the month. The initiative includes a dedicated platform for youth participation called Rail Jan Yuva Samvaad.
Key points
- 22 Oct 2026: Rail Jan Samvaad public dialogues at all railway stations
- Target: Clean 1,00,000 sites and free 7,00,000 sq. ft. of space
- Financial Target: Generate ₹600 crore from scrap and e-waste disposal by 31 Oct
- Campaign Period: 2 October to 31 October 2026
- Youth participation provided via Rail Jan Yuva Samvaad
When it applies
- high-level review meeting on SCDPM-6
- Pan-India Rail Jan Samvaad
- Special Campaign 6
- Special Campaign 6
Who it affects
- Indian Railways
Refers to
- E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022
- Solid Waste Management Rules 2026