Question : Free Rides for Women in Delhi Metro Trains

(a) whether the Union Government has any proposal for free rides for women in Delhi Metro Train;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government of Delhi has requested and sent any proposal in this regard to the Union Government for approval;

(d) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken by the Union Government thereon; and

(e) the reasons for not awarding free rides to women belonging to weaker sections?

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a): No, Sir.

(b): Does not arise.

(c): No, Sir.

(d)&(e): Do not arise.

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