(a) whether the Railways have identified unviable projects and decided to be given up;
(b) if so, the details of such projects;
(c) the amount spent on the such projects till date;
(d) whether the Railways have undertaken the steps to downsizing the employees’ strength as proposed by Fifth Pay Commission; and
(e) if so, the details thereof alongwith the outcome thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI DIGVIJAY SINGH)
(a) : No, Sir.
(b) & (c) : Do not arise.
(d) : The Railways have a system whereby continuous review of
staff strength takes place so as to ensure right-sizing. The
Fifth Central Pay Commission had also made certain
recommendations in regard to down-sizing of the government
workforce by 30%. This recommendation was, however not accepted
by the Government.
(e) : Does not arise.