Question : WHEEL CHAIR FOR DISABLED



(a) the number of wheel chairs/stretchers available at railway stations, division-wise;

(b) whether the Railways plan to increase the availability of wheel chairs/stretchers; and

(c) if so, the time by which it is likely to take place?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a) to (c): The number of wheel chairs/stretchers provided at stations, varies from station to station and is determined after taking into account the quantum of traffic handled and the requirement. Division-wise figures in this respect are not maintained. Procurement of new wheel chairs/stretchers and replacement of the damaged wheel chairs/stretchers is an ongoing and continuous process.