On 22 October 2026, the NSS unit of Ahalia School of Engineering and Technology, Palakkad, organised a visit to Kanjikode Railway Station as part of the Special Campaign 6 under the flagship programme Rail Jan Samvaad. The visit was held in association with the Southern Railway, with the objective of spreading awareness about cleanliness, public responsibility and environmental care at railway stations.The NSS volunteers, along with faculty members, reached Kanjikode Railway Station in the morning and began the programme with the Rail Jan Samvaad banner, symbolising the initiative’s vision of ‘Your Voice | Our Effort | A Better Tomorrow’ and the slogan ‘Clean Rail – Clean India.The visit started with an interaction session where railway officials and station staff shared valuable insights on the importance of maintaining cleanliness, safety and sustainable practices at railway stations. They highlighted the role of citizens in keeping public spaces clean and encouraged students to spread awareness in their surroundings.Following the interaction, the NSS volunteers carried out a cleanliness drive at the station premises. The team removed weeds, collected waste and helped in keeping the surroundings neat and green. The activity created a visible impact and showed how small efforts from young people can contribute to a cleaner and healthier environment.The students also interacted with passengers and local people, spreading awareness about the importance of keeping railway station clean and neat. They discussed simple but effective habits such as proper waste disposal, avoiding plastic and supporting cleanliness drives. Many commuters appreciated the initiative and expressed their support for such community activities.Later, the group visited the platform, where they observed the smooth functioning of the station and interacted with travellers. The experience gave the students a deeper understanding of the railway system and the need for collective responsibility in maintaining its cleanliness and order.The NSS visit to Kanjikode Railway Station was not just a cleanliness drive, but a meaningful learning experience that strengthened the values of service, teamwork and social responsibility among the volunteers.
