Question : PROCUREMENT IN RAILWAYS



(a) whether it is a fact that the majority of Railway procurements are based on single source annual bids from single vendors;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the Dhall Committee on Public Procurement has recommended a series of changes in the present practice of procurement in Railways; and

(d) if so, the details of action taken thereon by the Railways?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a) No, Madam.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) Yes, Madam.

(d) The report of the Dhall Committee on Public Procurement is under consideration of the Government of India.