Indian Railways cleans 45.20 crore square meter area during massive cleanliness drive

The Indian Railways has launched an extensive cleanliness campaign known as Swachhata Pakhwada, which took place from October 1 to October 15, 2024. During this initiative, the Railways covered a remarkable area of 45.20 crore square meters (452 million square meters), emphasizing the need for hygiene and sanitation across its extensive network. The campaign involved 7,285 railway stations, 2,754 trains, and participation from 18,331 offices, reflecting a large-scale effort toward cleanliness.A series of 2,259 anti-littering drives were conducted, leading to the penalization of 12,609 individuals for littering offenses. The drive…

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NMDC sets new record in production as well as sales in October

The National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) has reported unprecedented performance metrics for October 2024, setting new records in both production and sales of iron ore. This achievement is a significant milestone for the company, underscoring its operational efficiency and market responsiveness. NMDC successfully produced 8.86 million tonnes of iron ore in October 2024, marking a 25% increase compared to the same month last year. Sales figures also soared, with the company selling 9.57 million tonnes of iron ore during the month, reflecting a 14% growth from the previous year. NMDC’s…

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