(a) whether the Railways have complied with the norms under the Jawaharlal Nehru National
Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) on flood control plans; and
(b) if so, the details thereof, zone-wise?
(a) whether the Railways have complied with the norms under the Jawaharlal Nehru National
Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) on flood control plans; and
(b) if so, the details thereof, zone-wise?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI ADHIR RANJAN CHOWDHURY)
(a) Indian Railways follows its own guidelines / policy in cases of floods and the norms of JNNURM are
not applicable in Railway related works. Adequate measures are taken by railways in advance as per the
prevailing guidelines to avoid/minimize damage to railway property due to floods. These include cleaning/
repair of waterways of bridges, providing additional waterways for bridges if required,
cleaning/repair of drains, repair/construction of river training works
etc. Monsoon patrolling is done in identified and vulnerable sections and stationary watchmen are
deployed at vulnerable locations. Further, liaisoning is done with the concerned State Government
Authorities and cleaning/repair of culverts/drains etc. outside railway’s jurisdiction (but affecting
railway property) are also carried out by the concerned State Government authorities.
(b) Does not arise.