(a) the time since when Rail Bandhu magazine is being published alongwith the number of editions being published in an year;
(b) the total amount spent on this magazine since the inception of its publication till date;
(c) the circulation data of this magazine and the number of copies of this magazine being published at present;
(d) whether the magazine is fulfilling the said objective; and
(e) if so, the details thereof ?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS(SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a): The first issue of Rail Bandhu magazine was published in the month of May 2011. This is a monthly magazine.
(b): No amount has been spent by Railways.
(c): The Rail Bandhu magazine is distributed to the passengers in Rajdhani/Shatabdi and Air Conditioned classes of Duronto Express trains. One lakh copies of each issue of Rail Bandhu magazine are published every month.
(d): Yes, Madam.
(e): The objective of publishing of Rail Bandhu magazine is to showcase various facets and achievements of railways,
in addition,to providing interesting reading material for Rail Travellers during their journey.