Question : USE OF SALINE LAND BY THE RAILWAYS



(a) whether the railways and Public Sector Undertakings under it have evinced interest in the saline land in the county;

(b)if so, whether saline land can be effectively used for the expansion, development of railways and shifting of slums; and

(c)if so, the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Railways for acquiring the said land alongwith the up to date status of the study conducted in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a): No, Sir.

(b) & (c): Do not arise.