Question : SLEEPER PLANT AT KATHUA



(a) whether the Railways have decided to set up sleeper plant at Kathua in Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir;

(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the progress made in the matter so far; and

(c) the time by which it is likely to be set up?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRIR.VELU)

(a) Railway has planned to set up a concrete sleeper plant at Kathua. No concrete sleeper plant has, however, been planned to be set up at Udhampur.

(b) Tender for the same has been opened on 14-3-2005 and offers received are under examination for suitable decision.

(c) As per tendet conditions, 18 months time would be allowed for setting up of new plant after the necessary order is placed.