Question : BAN ON VENDORS



(a) whether Railways have proposed to ban vendors in trains;

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

(c)whether Railways have taken any step to protect the interests of vendors; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI ADHIR RANJAN CHOWDHURY)

(a): No, Madam.

(b): Does not arise.

(c) and (d): Proper identity cards with travelling authorities are issued to the authorized staff of catering/vending licensees to enable them to manage catering service on mobile and static units effectively.