Question : AUGMENTATION OF RAILWAY FORCE IN KARNATAKA

(a) whether the Government of Karnataka had urged the Railways to augment the strength of Railway Force in the State;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government of Karnataka has also requested to the Railways to expedite their approval for sharing the expenditure on the additional posts proposed for augmentation; and

(d) if so, the response of the Railways thereto?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R.VELU)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) The Government of Karnataka has sent a proposal to create the following posts.

1. Superintendent of Police : 01
2. Police Sub-Inspector (Reserve) : 01
3. Assistant Sub-Inspector : 02
4. Head Constables : 44
5. Constables : 220
6. Women Head Constables : 07
7 Women Constables : 13
Total : 288