Question : UTILISATION OF RAILWAY TRACK LAND



(a) Whether the Railways received any proposal to utilize the Railway land across railway track in the country to generate employment to the locals;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken by the Railways in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS( SHRI K.H.MUNIYAPPA )

(a): Representations from individuals, organizations, etc. are received by Railways for utilization of the railway land and these are examined in the light of extant policy guidelines. Railways, however, have not received any specific proposal for employment generation.

(b) & (c): Do not arise.