Question : BAN ON SALE OF GROUNDNUT ETC. IN TRAINS



(a) whether the Government are contemplating to strictly impose ban on the sale of groundnut, peanut and other food items in the trains;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard; and

(d) the estimated number of hawkers selling food items in trains at present in the country ?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI BANDARU DATTATRAYA)

(a) and (b): No, Sir.

(c): Does not arise.

(d): Such statistics are not maintained by the Indian Railways.