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The Lucknow division of Northern Railway is setting up a material recovery facility to convert track garbage into usable products like plastic, cardboard, and manure. DRM SM Sharma revealed that 5-6 tonnes of waste are collected daily, which will now be repurposed sustainably. The railway is also enhancing security measures and summer arrangements, including water facilities at major stations. Efforts are underway to clear illegal encroachments on railway land to prevent further misuse.

Key Points: Northern Railway to Convert Track Garbage Into Plastic and Compost

  • New material recovery facility to process railway track waste
  • 5-6 tonnes of garbage generated daily
  • Plastic, cardboard, and compost to be produced
  • Security and summer arrangements also discussed
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Plastic, cardboard and manure to be made from garbage falling on railway tracks, says DRM of NR Lucknow division

Lucknow division to process 5-6 tonnes of daily railway track waste into plastic, cardboard, and manure through new recovery facility.

"We will segregate garbage to make plastic items, cardboard, and manure from biodegradable waste – DRM SM Sharma"

Varanasi, May 3

In a significant step in the utilisation of waste disposal, Lucknow division of Northern Railway will now produce end products such as plastic items, cardboard, and compost from the garbage falling on the railway tracks, an official said.

Speaking to ANI, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Lucknow Division, SM Sharma said, "We have created a material recovery facility, the benefit of which will be that we will segregate the garbage that comes now, we will make end products from biodegradable and non-biodegradable, some plastic items will also be made, some cardboard will be made and some manure manure will also be made."

DRM Sharma said that five to six tonnes of garbage are generated here daily.

When asked on how railways are preparing for security following the terror attack, Sharma said, "deployment of RPF was already increased at the stations, we have got extra force which we have deployed in Ayodhya and Banaras, we are fixing the security barracks...we have also converted our old running rooms into barracks in Ayodhya and Prayagraj, so that there is no shortage of staff there and we can use as many people as possible as per our convenience."

On the arrangements for the ongoing summer season, railway official said that adequate drinking water tanks have been installed at most of the stations, including big stations like Varanasi, Lucknow, and Ayodhya.

"Apart from this, we are also talking to local NGOs at small stations, if NGOs want to run drinking water tanks at the station, then we will facilitate them, along with this, our own volunteers, our scout guide children help every time, we are also taking their help, we are also working to reach our common people through them, we are also providing ORS and all such things to our own employees," he said.

When asked on what steps railways are taking to remove illegal enroachment, Sharma highlighted, "people have also done farming on railway land, they are being pushed back and notices are served to all, we are protecting all our boundaries, there are many such structures which are coming in our stations area and buildings."

The official further said that railway authorities remain in alert mode and fencing work is being done so that the cattle of the people do not come on the railway land.

- ANI

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Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the article:
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Rajesh K.
Finally some good initiative by railways! Our stations are so dirty with plastic waste everywhere. If they can recycle even 50% of track garbage, it will make a huge difference. Hope they implement this properly across all divisions. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
Good step but what about implementation? We've seen many such announcements before. The real challenge will be sustaining this project beyond the initial enthusiasm. Also, 5-6 tonnes daily is shocking! Passengers need to be more responsible too.
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Amit S.
Security measures mentioned are reassuring after recent incidents. But why mix security updates with garbage management news? Both important but separate press releases would be better. The fencing work to keep cattle away is long overdue!
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Sunita R.
Making compost from biodegradable waste is brilliant! Our farmers can benefit from this. But railways should also focus on reducing waste at source - ban plastic water bottles in trains and provide clean drinking water instead. Small steps matter!
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Vikram J.
The NGO partnership idea for water facilities is good but shouldn't railways handle basic amenities themselves? We pay taxes and fares for these services. Also, what about waste segregation at stations? That's where the real change begins.
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Neha P.
As someone who travels frequently, I appreciate the summer arrangements mentioned. But the real test will be during peak travel season. ORS packets are good but stations need more clean toilets and seating areas too. Hope they consider these basics.

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