Ministry of Railway observed World Environment Day on 6 June, 2019 at National Rail Museum. Shri Rajesh Agrawal, Member, Rolling Stock, Shri S.N. Agrawal, Member Staff, Shri V.P. Pathak, Member (Materials Management), Shri N. Kashinath, Member (S&T), Dr. Ajay Mathur, DG, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) & senior railway officers were present on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Rajesh Agrawal, Member Rolling Stock said, "Railways have been seriously committed to Environment Sustainability in a big way. Under the leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in the previous government, the thrust on Swachchta has been immense. The results of Swachchta Campaign are discernible. Railways have acted as a game changer as introduction of bio-toilets in the trains has made the length and breadth of the country stench free. Further also, Railways will continue to make efforts in promoting cleanliness across its network. In promoting Green environment and renewable energy, Railways have taken steps like accelerating electrification at a fast pace and installing solar panels in Railway premises. Railways look forward to continue to collaborate with TERI in seeking environment friendly techniques." Further, Shri Rajesh Agrawal added that the movement "Shift to Rail" is the need of the hour as it will bring a significant drop in logistics transportation cost and it will also enable environment protection.
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