Question : ASSISTANCE TO WEAKER SECTIONS IN RAILWAYS



(a) whether the Railways have been providing immediate financial assistance to weaker section of the society in case of death outside the native place for the transportation of dead bodies in trains; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the total amount likely to be provided for this facility during the current year?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a): No, Madam. There is no such scheme in Railways.

(b): Does not arise.