(a) whether the Railways have formulated any scheme to renovate the toilets at major railway stations;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the funds earmarked for the purpose during 2005-06; and
(d) the time by which the renovation work is likely to be completed?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R. VELU)
(a) & (b): Railways have introduced the scheme of `Pay & Use` toilets including deluxe toilets at a number of stations and more and more toilets are being renovated under this scheme.
(c): No separate allocation of fund is made for this purpose.
(d): Upgradation/renovation/ modernisation is a continuous process and the same is undertaken every year, as planned.