(a) whether there has been a rapid decline in allocation of resources for laying new railway lines during the current plan period;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the reasons therefor; and
(c) the steps being taken/proposed to be taken by the Railways to ensure allocation of sufficient resources for the said purpose? ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI R. VELU )
(a): No, Sir.
(b): Does not arise.
(c): A number of initiatives including public-private
partnerships, sharing of costs with State Governments,
funding through Central Ministries and funding of
national projects by Central Government have been taken
to generate additional resources to expedite completion
of projects.