Waste to Wealth: SWR’s Scrap Drive Pays Off, Highest Ever Revenue Earned in FY25
SWR earns ₹188.07 crore via scrap disposal, beating ₹160 crore target before January 2025, Nearly 20,000 tonnes of scrap assets auctioned through Indian Railways’ e-auction platform.
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₹188.07 Crores Earned Through Scrap Disposal
Bengaluru - South Western Railway (SWR) has scripted history by earning a record-breaking ₹188.07 crore through the disposal of scrap in the financial year 2024-25, outperforming the Railway Board’s target of ₹160 crore. This achievement marks the highest-ever revenue generated from scrap sales in the zone’s history, surpassing the previous record of ₹180.52 crore set in 2022-23.
Remarkably, SWR achieved the Railway Board’s annual target as early as January 23, 2025—more than two months before the close of the fiscal year. The total revenue reflects a 4.2% increase over its previous best, underscoring the zone’s unwavering commitment to efficient resource utilization and financial performance.
Target Achieved Two Months Ahead of Schedule
SWR met its annual target by January 23, 2025—over two months before the financial year ended—demonstrating exceptional planning and execution.
Highest Ever in SWR History
This is SWR’s highest-ever scrap revenue, surpassing its own previous record of ₹180.52 crore achieved in 2022-23, marking a 4.2% growth.
Digital Transparency Through Online Auctions
All scrap was sold via Indian Railways’ official e-auction portal www.ireps.gov.in, ensuring transparency, competitiveness, and zero manual interference.
Massive Scrap Cleared for Revenue and Cleanliness
Approximately 19,745 MT of rails and fittings, 4 serviceable locomotives, 38 wagons, 56 condemned coaches, 11,532 MT of ferrous scrap, and 1,500 MT of non-ferrous scrap were disposed of—freeing space and improving cleanliness at railway sites.
Leadership That Delivered Results
The initiative was driven by Principal Chief Materials Manager Shri Maman Singh, who implemented quarterly scrap-mapping drives, leading to efficient identification and disposal.
Praise from General Manager
General Manager Shri Mukul Saran Mathur congratulated the Stores Department and other teams involved, calling the achievement a perfect blend of transparency, sustainability, and operational excellence.
Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Impact
Beyond revenue, the initiative enhanced the aesthetics of stations and yards, reduced clutter, and supported Indian Railways’ broader goals of green and sustainable operations.
