(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?
(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?
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.