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Students see how trains are cleaned as South Coast Railway opens Swachhata campaign

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Pupils are shown coach washing lines and waste management at the depots and the Electric Loco Shed on the first day of Swachhata Hi Seva-2026
Key Facts
TypeNews
SourceThe Hindu - National
PublishedFriday, 18 September 2026
Affected Population~350 million students, 10 million teachers
Key Numbers
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
1.5 million schools, 1,100+ universities
70% gross enrollment ratio target by 2030
Net-zero target: 2070
Key Authorities
Ministry of EducationUGCAICTEMinistry of Environment, Forest & Climate ChangeCPCB
Key Stakeholders
StudentsTeachers & FacultyUniversitiesForest CommunitiesPolluting IndustriesRenewable Energy Firms
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NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
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