(a) whether the Railways have any policy to develop railway projects in the
socially backward areas of the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof including the areas identified for this purpose, zone-wise
and if not, the reasons therefor;
(c) the details and the present status of the railway projects undertaken in the backward,
tribal and hilly areas during the last three years and the current year, zone-wise;
(d) whether the Railways have formulated any mechanism for viable funding for development
of railway network in the backward areas of the country; and
(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the steps taken/being taken by the Railways
to address the issue?