(a) whether the Railways have issued instructions to Railway Authorities to keep a tab on the transportation of goods
to Assam and other North East States to avoid disruption in the flow of Essential Commodities in those areas; and
(b) if so, the steps taken for by the Railways for strict adherence/compliance of these instructions?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI R. VELU)
(a): Railways are ensuring most expeditious movement of essential commodities like Petroleum, Oil and Lubricant (POL),
foodgrains etc. as per slate of loading and monthly dissipation programme of Food Corporation of India.
(b) : Railway’s role is limited to movement of commodities to respective rail terminals swiftly which it has been doing as
per demands placed.