Railway technicians in the Jodhpur division have transformed discarded metal parts and neglected scrap into striking decorative sculptures. Organized as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign under the theme 'Swachhata Se Samriddhi', the initiative turned industrial refuse into showcase art. Guided by Divisional Railway Manager Anurag Tripathi, rail personnel took part in the creative project, demonstrating that materials generally categorized as unserviceable can be repurposed meaningfully instead of being discarded.
Creative Upcycling at Bhagat Ki Kothi Diesel Shed
The upcycling drive focused on materials that are routinely set aside as scrap across railway yards. Technicians stationed at the diesel shed in Bhagat Ki Kothi took the lead by gathering redundant locomotive components and discarded iron. Using these salvaged parts, the team constructed a model of the Make in India lion. The sculpture made of iron and obsolete scrap stands as a clear display of the workforce's innovative mindset, turning heavy yard waste into decorative artwork.
The creative work went well beyond the lion emblem. Workers also fashioned a model of the desert animal chinkara, a robot, and a replica of a classic steam locomotive from scrap components. Additionally, the team created a display trolley and a metallic representation of the map of India. Each sculpture integrated unserviceable parts in a distinct manner, pairing mechanical engineering knowledge with fine artistic craftsmanship.
Artistic Efforts Expand to Merta Road DEMU Shed
The positive momentum from Jodhpur quickly spread to the DEMU shed located at Merta Road. Technicians there gathered their own pool of unserviceable materials to construct an outline of the map of India. Alongside the map, the Merta Road staff also assembled their own version of the Make in India lion sculpture. Their contribution reinforced the campaign's core message of inventive repurposing across multiple operational depots in the division.
Public Displays to Promote Recycling and Cleanliness
The finished models and structures will be placed across prominent public and operational areas throughout the Jodhpur division. These installations are intended to serve as educational exhibits for visitors and passengers, illustrating how discarded scrap can be given a second life. By displaying these handmade works at railway facilities, the administration aims to highlight employee craftsmanship while actively encouraging wider community engagement with cleanliness and waste management.
