(a) whether the Railways have formulated any slum rehabilitation
housing policy for the persons living illegally in slum near the
railway lines and stations;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the time by which the same is likely to be completed
alongwith manner thereof;
(d) whether the Railways took up this matter of rehabilitation
and regularization with the local self-government; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) to (e): Railway land falls within many States/Union Territories. Detailed
policy guidelines for dealing with issues regarding encroachments/dwellings on
Railway land and resettlement/rehabilitation of such dwellers, in consonance
with Sukhi Griha Scheme, the stated policy of the Ministry of Railways, are
under formulation, in consultation with all stake holders.