Railways observes environment day with eco-friendly steps
Patna: Railways on Thursday observed
with commitment to protect the environment. On this occasion, a series of activities aimed at promoting eco-consciousness and sustainable living among its employees and common people were organised.
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Saplings were planted at various railway premises and surrounding areas. Senior railway officials, members of the Women Welfare Organisation, staff members, and volunteers actively participated in the plantation drives, said ECR's chief public relations officer (CPRO) Saraswati Chandra.
According to Danapur DRM Jayant Kumar Choudhary, the railway staff and passengers took a collective oath to eliminate the use of single-use plastic items.
The pledge was supported by the symbolic distribution of eco-friendly jute bags at major railway stations, including Patna, Danapur, Rajendra Nagar Terminal, and Patliputra Junction. The initiative aimed to encourage passengers to switch to sustainable alternatives in their daily lives, he said, adding that a 'Swachchata Rath' was also flagged off in Khagaul to create awareness among the people.
Adding a traditional touch to the occasion, a 'prabhat pheri' was organised in the railway colonies in Patna and Khagaul.
Participants, including scouts and guides, marched with banners and slogans through nearby neighbourhoods to raise awareness about the urgent need to protect and preserve the environment, he said, adding that the railways felicitated 'safai karmi' (cleaning staff) on the occasion.
"Through today's actions we aim to make environmental consciousness an everyday practice," the DRM said, adding that World Environment Day serves as a reminder of the planet's fragile ecosystems and the urgent need to take action.
In addition, the railways also observed 'International Level Crossing' Day at different places in the Danapur division with a message to people in general to cross level crossing gates cautiously and follow railway safety rules.
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