Question : PRIVATISATION



(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?

Answer given by the minister


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.