(a) whether the Rail Neer is being supplied in all stations and
trains across the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons thereof;
(d) whether Rail Neer meets the international standards;
(e) if so, the details thereof;
(f) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(g) the steps being taken by the Railways to improve its quality?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) to (c): No, Madam. At present Rail Neer is supplied from Rail Neer plants
at Delhi (Nangloi), and Patna (Danapur) to selected trains and railway stations
falling under the plants jurisdiction covering Northern and Eastern parts of the
country. However the demand exceeds the supply from the two plants.
(d) and (e): Rail Neer meets the international standards such as those laid down
by the World Health Organization, and as also the EURO standards.
(f): Does not arise.
(g): Strict vigil is being kept on quality of Rail Neer so that it conforms to
the laid down Standards. Continuous monitoring is done to check quality of the
water for which round the clock lab has been established at each plant. Experienced
microbiologists and chemists are working in these labs.