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SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY CELEBRATES

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

Kolkata, 5^th June, 2026

South Eastern Railway celebrated World Environment Day at its Headquarters, Garden Reach o­n 05.06.2026. To commemorate World Environment Day, a Plastic-free Campaign is being organized from 15^thMay to 5^thJune, 2026. The campaign aims to promote this year's theme of "Climate Change,", highlighting the importance of reducing plastic waste and promoting sustainable practices.

On the occasion of World Environment Day, Shri Anil Kumar Jain, General Manager, South Eastern Railway, planted saplings at North Colony, Garden Reach. Principal Head of the Departments (PHODs) also planted saplings during the programme.

General Manager along with Principal Head of the Departments, other officers and staff took pledge o­n “Mission Life”. The General Manager emphasized o­n the importance of individual actions in reducing plastic pollution and promoting a sustainable future.While addressing the gathering, he stated thatin India, during 2025, approximately 1.74 lakh hectares of crops were damaged due to climate change. Plastic waste has reached around 41.4 lakh tonnes and e-waste is increasing day by day. This is alarming and going to affect the future generation, he added.

A Plastic-Free Campaign was organized by S E Railway. Shri Jain congratulated the EnHM team for successfully organizing and making this campaign a success.

Nukkad Nataks were also staged by members of SER Bharat Scouts & Guides to create awareness o­n tree plantation, avoiding use of plastic and protection of environment.

The campaign concluded with a prize distribution ceremony for Drawing and Essay competition, which were held as a part of the celebration of World Environment Day.

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