Guwahati, July 27 -- Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is set to make Guwahati Railway Station India's first fully plastic recycling hub by Independence Day 2025, in a bold move toward sustainability.

The initiative, launched in collaboration with IIT Guwahati and the Assam Pollution Control Board (APCB), aims to transform plastic waste management across India's railway system.

This project highlights Indian Railways' commitment to eco-friendly practices and sets an example for public infrastructure nationwide.

Guwahati was chosen as the pilot site due to its significance as the main gateway to the Northeast. The station handles thousands of passengers daily, making it an ideal location to implement this sustainability model.

NFR aims ...