Question : Clearances to Railway Projects

(a) the number of railway projects stalled due to lack of clearances from the department of environment/forest along with the amount stuck therein across the country, as on date, Zone/State/Union territory-wise;

(b) whether the Railways have suffered losses on account of being dormant in earning revenue from such projects and their cost escalation over a period of time;

(c) if so, the details thereof, project-wise and the reasons therefor along with the reaction of the Railways thereto;

(d) whether the Railways did not obtain prior clearances from the department of environment/forest for these projects; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a) to (e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
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