Question : EXPENDITURE ON IMPORT OF RAILWAY COACHES

(a) the expenditure incurred on import of Railway spare parts,coaches,engines and other related materials during each of the last three years;

(b) the total estimated expenditure likely to be incurred on import of the above items during the next three years; and

(c) the steps taken by the Railways to manufacture the above items indigenously and achieve self-reliance in this area?

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

(a) Year-wise expenditure on imports is as under:

(Figures in crores of Rs.)

Year	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08

Expenditure on Imports	421	594	614