(a) the number of Railway stations in Karnataka proposed to be upgraded including Stations
under Belgaum district;
(b) the number of stations upgraded/renovated in Karnataka along with the details of
expenditure incurred thereon during the last three years and the current year, station-
wiseÂÂ; and
(c) the time by which such pending works are likely to be completed?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI ADHIR RANJAN CHOWDHURY)
(a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.108 BY SHRI RAMESH
VISWANATH KATTI TO BE ANSWERRED IN LOK SABHA ON 05.12.2013 REGARDING STATIONS IN KARNATAKA.
(a) to (c): 26 stations, including three stations in Belgaum District, have so far been
identified for upgradation under the ‘Adarsh’ Station scheme in the state of Karnataka. Out
of these, 18 stations have already been developed. Remaining 8 stations are planned for
completion during 2013-14 and 2014-15 subject to availability of funds. Station-wise details
of funds allocated/spent are not maintained. The expenditure on such work is funded under
Plan Head ‘Passenger Amenities’. The expenditure under Plan Head ‘Passenger Amenities’ on
Central, Southern, South Central and South Western Railways which cover Karnataka state in
addition to other stations in their jurisdiction, during the last three years and the current
year is as under:
(Rupees in Crores) Expenditure Year 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 (upto October, 2013) Central Railway 65.00 54.77 30.85 34.68 Southern Railway 61.90 58.71 71.67 38.47 South Central Railway 110.46 94.76 87.82 58.08 South Western Railway 12.56 36.07 37.53 18.88