THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’ Cleanliness Fortnight, 2018 commenced under Thiruvananthapuram division of Southern Railway on Saturday. Addressing the gathering, District Collector K Vasuki said a green protocol action plan of ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’ should be introduced at Thiruvananthapuram Central station which would help conserve the environment and improve cleanliness.
P Jayakumar, additional divisional railway manager, Thiruvananthapuram division, said various efforts are being undertaken by the Railways towards a Clean Railway – Clean India programme and sought the cooperation of passengers and public. A ‘Swachhta Pledge’ was administered by Jayakumar.
Nukkad Natak
Students of Arts College staged a ‘Nukkad Natak’ (street play) stressing the importance of reducing waste and following hygienic practices at railway stations and trains. Impressed by their performance, the divisional manager announced a cash award of Rs 5,000 to them.