Question : IMPORT OF SPARE PARTS



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

(c) the steps taken by the Government for manufacture of above items indigenously and for achieving self-reliance in these areas?

Answer given by the minister

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

(a) to (c) : Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the Sabha.