Question : AMOUNT SPENT ON ADVERTISEMENT BY RAILWAYS

(a) whether the amount spent on advertisements by the Railways has been steadily increasing over the years;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Railways have taken any decision to divert a portion of the expenditure on advertisement to developmental works; and

(d) if so, the details thereof ?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R.VELU)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) The amount spent on advertisements by the Railways during the last three years (2003-04 to 2005-06) had been Rs.67.85 crore, Rs.88.46 crore and Rs.92.61 crore respectively.

(c) No, Sir.

(d) Does not arise.