The Thiruvananthapuram Division of Southern Railway has implemented a series of sustainability initiatives as part of the Centre’s Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) campaign aimed at promoting environmental responsibility and sustainable practices across the railway network.
According to division authorities, they conducted 40 environmental pledge and awareness programmes with the participation of 2,315 individuals, encouraging collective commitment to environmental conservation.
A total of 35 tree/saplings plantation programmes were held at various stations, resulting in the planting of 1,210 saplings. Additionally, 32 saplings distribution programmes enabled the distribution of 1,131 saplings to railway employees, passengers, and general public. Efforts to raise public awareness included 17 awareness rallies, with 945 participants, and 17 drawing competitions, involving 1,064 students. Informational outreach was also organised through 35 pamphlet/leaflet distribution programmes, reaching out to 2,750 stakeholders.
Sustainable behaviours
As part of waste management and cleanliness initiatives, the division organised 30 Shramadhan (voluntary clean-up) activities, with the participation of 2,660 individuals. A total of 27 awareness programmes were also conducted, with 4,418 participants from various stakeholder groups. In addition, 17 poster exhibitions organised were visited by 1,597 individuals, while 17 ‘No Plastic Drives’ had 1,015 participants, promoting the reduction of single-use plastics. The division also conducted four Nukkad Natak, song, and street play performances with 170 student participants to promote sustainable behaviours through cultural programmes.
To further engage the public, selfie point booths were set up, attracting thousands of passengers. A webinar on land restoration and drought resilience was also conducted with 50 participants. In parallel with these environmental efforts, the division commemorated 100 years of electric traction, highlighting the milestone achievement in sustainable energy use for railway operations. The initiatives undertaken during 2024-25 reflect the division’s commitment to supporting the national objectives of the LiFE campaign while enhancing public participation and awareness in the areas of environmental protection, energy efficiency, afforestation, and sustainable transport, said the authorities.
Published – June 06, 2025 09:03 pm IST
