(a) whether it is a fact that Railways are contemplating to establish multi-functional centres at railway stations specially in the State of the Uttar Pradesh with the help of private sector investments in the country ;
(b) if so, the details thereof ; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)
(a) to (c): A total of 197 stations are identified for development of Multi Functional Complexes (MFCs). Out of these, 74 MFCs have been assigned to IRCON International Limited, Rail India Technical & Economic Services Limited, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited & zonal railways, who develop MFCs with their funds. For remaining 123 MFCs assigned to Rail Land Development Authority, the developers are appointed through competitive bidding process, for developing MFCs with their own funds. Of these, 8 MFCs viz. at Azamgarh, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Jhusi, Orai, Raja-Ki-Mandi, and Varanasi Junction are in the State of Uttar Pradesh.