Guwahati Railway Station to Become Fully Plastic-Recyclable Hub by Independence Day

GUWAHATI: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is set to transform Guwahati railway station into a fully plastic-recyclable hub by Independence Day. This initiative aims to combat plastic pollution across its network.

NFR is collaborating with IIT-Guwahati and the Assam Pollution Control Board to devise an action plan. M/s Kusum Udyog, a PCBA-approved recycling agency, was tasked with submitting a comprehensive proposal for the project, NFR chief public relations officer Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said.

Sharma added that the railway department is working in tandem with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Guwahati and the Assam Pollution Control Board (PCBA), where they are devising an action plan for this initiative.

"The agenda also included reviewing current waste disposal practices, identifying high-impact areas, and formulating a joint action plan to minimise single-use plastic and enhance sustainable practices. Furthermore, the Scouts and Guides of NFR organised public awareness activities such as placard displays and drama performances to raise awareness among the passengers as well," Sharma said.

Under this project, the plastic waste generated at the station will be collected, shredded, washed, and properly segregated before being recycled. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is set to transform Guwahati railway station into a fully plastic-recyclable hub by Independence Day. This initiative aims to combat plastic pollution across its network.

Additionally, to spread awareness, NFR’s Scouts and Guides are involving passengers and staff through placards, street plays, and drama performances.

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