Maligaon, Oct 03: The 152nd birth anniversary of the Father of our Nation Mahatma Gandhi was observed throughout NFR. On 2nd October, all the five divisions of NFR participated in the Swachhta Pakhwada with full zeal and vigour, culminating in a grand coordinated celebration on the birth anniversary of the father of the nation covering remote locations also.
Pledge taking to ensure cleanliness, Bhajan Karyakram, thorough cleaning of the station premises and tree plantation was undertaken by officers and all staff at all levels. On the occasion, tree plantation was also done at redeveloped Jorhat Goods Yard by Shri Anshul Gupta, GM,NFR himself, where the Good Yard has been given modern look by making a merchant room, fully functional goods office.
A multi-purpose food and multipurpose stall giving comfort to the freight handlers, their staff. A small gift from the Indian Railways to the society to ensure social and economic inclusiveness of all strata of the society following the teaching of Bapuji.
During the occasion, N.F. Railway officers and employees took the pledge to make endeavour towards keeping their office and surroundings clean always and spend at least two hours every week towards this goal and avoid using single use plastic for the sake of keeping our environment clean. Keeping our Nation clean is the collective responsibility of everyone. Shramdan was offered by railway officials in all the divisions and HQ.