Swachh Bharat / ECoR Registers 3,028 Cleanliness Violation Cases in August, Collects Rs 5.89 Lakh in Fines

Bhubaneswar, Sep 27: East Coast Railway (ECoR) has stepped up enforcement of cleanliness rules across its railway premises, registering 3,028 cases and collecting Rs 5.89 lakh in fines in August 2026 for various violations affecting cleanliness.

The number of cases rose from 2,302 in July, when Rs 4.41 lakh was collected in fines, reflecting increased monitoring and enforcement across railway stations and premises under ECoR.

The intensified drive is being carried out alongside the ongoing cleanliness campaign and Swachhata Hi Seva 2026, with the railway administration also focusing on responsible behaviour among passengers and other stakeholders.

RPF Registers 2,392 Cases
According to the monthly report, the Commercial Department registered 636 cases and collected Rs 1.27 lakh in fines during August.

The Railway Protection Force (RPF), meanwhile, registered 2,392 cases across the Khurda Road, Rayagada and Sambalpur divisions and collected Rs 4.625 lakh in fines.

Of these, the Khurda Road division recorded 2,203 cases and collected Rs 4.526 lakh, while the Rayagada division registered 404 cases and collected Rs 62,800.

The Sambalpur division registered 421 cases and collected Rs 74,100 in fines.

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Drinking Water Quality Under Focus
Alongside cleanliness enforcement, ECoR has also intensified checks on drinking water quality and sanitation facilities at railway stations and railway colonies.

A special campaign conducted from August 18 to September 3, 2026, covered drinking water quality checks at 175 railway stations and 160 railway colonies.

ECoR said surprise inspections of drinking water facilities are continuing even after the special campaign. Regular cleaning of water tanks and water coolers at stations is also being carried out to ensure the supply of safe drinking water to passengers.

'Swachhata Hi Seva' Campaign Underway
The measures are part of the 'Swachhata Hi Seva 2026' campaign being observed from September 17 to October 2. This year's theme is “Swachhata Mein Sahbhag: Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat”, with emphasis on public participation, behavioural change, responsible waste management and sustainable cleanliness.

ECoR is conducting several activities, including clean-station and clean-train drives, cleaning of drains and toilets, segregation of waste at source, awareness programmes on solid waste management, “No Plastic” campaigns and removal of accumulated waste.

The railway administration has also urged passengers, employees, licensed vendors and other stakeholders to actively participate in keeping railway premises clean.

ECoR said the enhanced enforcement measures are being pursued alongside awareness and public participation to encourage greater responsibility and sustained behavioural change.