Question : Hawkers and Vendors

(a) whether to check unauthorized hawking in trains and at stations, the Railways is coming up with a hawker policy and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether the railways has invited suggestions from all the stakeholders;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) the time by which the policy is likely to be framed; and
(e) the manner in which it will be beneficial for the passengers?

Answer given by the minister

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

(a) to (e): Suggestions have been invited from all stakeholders on the matter of unauthorised hawking. No timeframe has been set for drafting any such policy.

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