VADODARA: The Vadodara railway division of Western Railway will observe " Swachhta Hi Sewa Pakhwara " between September 15 and October 2.October 2 will mark the beginning of the celebrations to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. This day is being preceded by "Swachhta Hi Sewa Pakhwara" over the entire Indian Railways During this period, Vadodara railway division will organize several cleanliness campaigns including special drives on cleanliness at railway stations, trains, offices, colonies, workshops, hospitals among others.Focus will be ensured on cleaning of water booths and quality of drinking water, cleaning of drains, adequacy of dustbins, garbage disposal, cleaning campaigns by associating NGOs and other charitable institutions among others.Further special attention would be given during the drive to clean track approaches to railway stations. Action under anti-littering rule and imposition of penalty under "polluter pays principle" will be ensured.This fortnight will be marked with various events and each day has been assigned with a special name for a specific area.For instance, on September 15, the first day of the fortnight long drive, will be on the theme of ' Swachh Awareness '.Similarly, the theme for September 16 and September 17, will be 'Swachh Samwad' while the theme for September 18 and September 19 will be 'Swachh Stations'.

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