Indian Railways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Tourism Ministry for Campaign Clean India.
The MoU was signed by Mrs Mani Anand, executive director for tourism and catering and Mrs Usha Sharma, additional director general for tourism in the presence of the Railway Minister, Mukul Roy, and Tourism Minister, Subodh Kant Sahai.
Speaking on the development, Mukul Roy said: “Railways have taken a number of steps for improving cleanliness by way of green toilets, clean train stations, rag picking contracts, washable aprons on platforms, mechanized cleaning on the stations and on-board service schemes etc.
“Modern methods, equipment and material are being used by Railways for improved cleanliness and hygiene in and around railway stations.”
Under the MoU, Railways and Ministry of Tourism together will undertake vinyl wrapping of rakes of some long-distance trains highlighting Campaign Clean India.
“Convergence with Railway Ministry is very important for developing tourism in the country and abroad.
Railway is a major driver for development of tourism and the Ministry of Railway and Ministry of Tourism have decided to work together towards the common objective of brand positioning and effective promotion enhancing tourism in India,” Subodh Kant Sahai said.
Railways will also work towards the provision of controlled access to the stations and provision of chemical toilets in trains.
