(a) whether Dr. Rakesh Mohan Committee, set up by the Government on railway reforms, has since submitted its report to the Government;
(b) if so, the salient features thereof;
(c) whether there is an urgent need for massive reforms in Railways in view of its mounting expenditure; and
(d) if so, the concrete steps taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (KUMARI MAMATA BANERJEE)
(a) to (d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the Sabha.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK
SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 165 FOR 30.11.2000 BY SHRI Y. G.
MAHAJAN AND DR. RAMESH CHAND TOMAR REGARDING REPORT ON
RAILWAY REFORMS
(a) No, Sir. Rakesh Mohan Committee which was set up in
December 98, is scheduled to submit its final report by end
of December, 2000.
(b) Does not arise.
(c) & (d): Reforms in Railways are a continuing process
and on receipt of the Rakesh Mohan Committee report, further
review will be made.