(a) whether a novel scheme of model clean stations under a unique cleanliness operation has been launched by the Railways recently;
(b) if so, the special feature of the scheme;
(c) the names of the railway stations where such scheme has been launched; and
(d) the names of the railway stations to be selected for novel scheme, State-wise?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI BANDARU DATTATRAYA )
(a) & (b): In order to bring about perceptible improvement in the standard of sanitation at Railway stations and in trains, the Railways have planned multi-pronged action by synergising technology, education of users, upgradation of skills of staff and provision of better equipment.
(c) & (d): The scheme has been launched at Hazrat Nizamuddin station of Northern Railway. The following stations have been identified state-wise, for the coverage under the scheme :-
1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus - Maharashtra
2. Howrah - West Bengal
3. Patna - Bihar
4. Gorakhpur - Uttar Pradesh
5. Jaipur - Rajasthan 6. Guwahati - Assam
7 Chennai Central - Tamil Nadu
8. Secunderabad - Andhra Pradesh
9. Ranchi - Jharkhand 10. Mumbai Central - Maharashtra