(a) whether there are proposals to privatise certain operations in Railways;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to protect the interest of the effected labourers/ workers?
(a) whether there are proposals to privatise certain operations in Railways;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to protect the interest of the effected labourers/ workers?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI BANDARU DATTATRAYA )
(a) to (c): No, Sir. However, Ministry of Railways are
contemplating concessioning of certain loss making branch
lines, which may involve operations by the private
operators. In such an eventuality, interests of the
employees will be taken care of while preparing the terms
and conditions.