(a) whether the proposal for setting up of fire testing laboratory in Design Research
and Standards Organization (DRSO) is pending for long;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the reasons for delay; and
(d) the time by which the laboratory is likely to be set up?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R. VELU)
(a) : No, Sir.
(b)&(c): Do not arise.
(d) : A Global Tender for awarding of consultancy contract by Research Designs and Standards
Organization (RDSO), Lucknow is under process. The consultancy work is likely to be completed
by June’2008. Based on consultant’s report, further action for setting up the laboratory will
be taken.