(a) whether the Government proposes to introduce or allow trolleys with or without advertisements at platforms and if so, the details thereof; and
(b) the details of total number of platforms which do not have ramps for trolleys and wheelchairs in Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Chandigarh?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)
(a): Yes, Madam. Zonal Railways have been advised to introduce modern luggage trolleys at railway stations, wherever feasible, through sponsorship from individuals, NGOs, Trusts, Charitable Institutions, Corporate and PSUs/Corporate Houses under their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
(b): State-wise details of facility for persons with disabilities (Divyangjan) are not maintained. As a part of short terms facilities, standard ramps for barrier free entry have been planned at all stations, beginning with A-1, A & B category stations. Around 2075 railway stations over Indian Railways have been provided with standard ramp for barrier free entry.
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