Question : WORKING CONDITIONS OF GANGMEN



(a) whether the Government has constituted a Committee to improve the working conditions of gangmen; and

(b) if so, the details alongwith the terms of reference thereof?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI R. VELU )

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b): This committee consisting of 3 Executive Directors was constituted in June, 2005 to look in to various issues related with uniforms and other protective equipments required for the Gangmen and its allied categories like Keymen, Mates and Track Patrollers so that their working efficiency could be improved. The terms of the reference of the Committee are:


(i) To review the existing norms and specifications of the Uniform and other protective equipments being supplied to Gangmen, Keymen, Mates and Patrolmen.


(ii) To examine the need and justification for additional items, if any, to be given to these categories of staff and make appropriate recommendations with likely financial implications.