South Western Railway has been adjudged as the best railway zone among all the zonal railways. It has secured the first position in performance during the cleanliness fortnight, Swachhata Pakhwada 2023.
According to a press release, this is the second year in succession that the railway zone has bagged the first place. North Eastern Railway and South Central Railway have secured the second and the third place, respectively.
To ensure greater participation and a more effective outcome of the fortnight, Swachhata Pakhwada awards are given to each Ministry by the Ministry of Jal Shakti (nodal Ministry for Swachhata Hi Seva) to field functionaries, attached offices, subordinate organisations for exemplary performance during the fortnight.
