(a) whether the Government proposes to make any special plan to develop small stations in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government has identified the stations to be developed and if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
(d) the amount earmarked by the Government for the purpose; and
(e) whether the Government has stipulated any time-frame and if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)
(a) to (e): Modernisation/upgradation of railway stations is continuous and on-going process. At present, upgradation of stations has been undertaken under ‘Adarsh Station Scheme’. The scheme provides for development of stations, including small stations in the country. Selection of Railway stations under Adarsh Station Scheme is based on the identified need for upgradation of amenities. 1253 stations have been identified for development under Adarsh Station Scheme out of which 1050 railway stations have been developed so far and the remaining stations are planned to be developed by 2017-18. State-wise list of stations identified to be developed under the scheme is appended. The expenditure on works of development of railway stations is generally funded under Plan Head – ‘Passenger Amenities’. ` 1470.79 crores has been allocated under this Plan Head during the current year 2017-18.