The Chennai division of Southern Railway organised a tree plantation drive across its network as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva initiative, planting over 1,500 saplings on Sunday.

The saplings were planted at major stations, workshops, and railway colonies, including Chennai Central, Chennai Egmore, Tiruttani, Jolarpettai, Velachery, Melmaruvattur, and Tambaram. Shailendra Singh, Divisional Railway Manager of the Chennai division, inaugurated the drive alongside other officials.

Beyond promoting cleanliness, Swachhata Hi Seva emphasises waste reduction, recycling, and sustainability. The initiative also encourages ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ practices and innovative projects such as converting waste into art. The drive aims to foster collective participation and responsible waste management, Southern Railway stated in a communique.