(a) whether the Railways are setting up commando training
centres in some States in the country;
(b) if so, the details alongwith the financial implication
thereof;
(c) the objectives and advantages of such centres; and
(d) the time- frame set for its implementation?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H.MUNIYAPPA)
(a) & (b) One Commando training centre for the Railway Protection Force is
being set up at Canning (Eastern Railway)/West Bengal at an estimated cost
of Rs.26.70 crore.
(c) The above training centre is being set up to impart specialized commando
training to the Railway Protection Force/Railway Protection Special Force
personnel keeping in view requirements for better protection and security
of railway property, passenger area and passengers. It will function as in-
house commando training centre of the RPF and end dependence of the RPF or
other Forces for getting slot for commando training.
(d) Work has been approved in 2010-11. Instructions have been issued for
developing required infrastructure on priority.