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Indian Railways Endeavour to Further Improve Cleanliness in Trains & Stations

FEATURE  Railways H. C.  Kunwar *             With a view to improve the standard of cleanliness, Indian Railways have planned multi-pronged action by synergizing technology, education of users and provision of mechanised equipments. Various measures taken include introduction of mechanized cleaning process, award of rag picking/garbage disposal contracts, pay & Use toilet scheme etc. Besides, inspections by various officials at the railway stations are also conducted to monitor cleanliness, to identify weak areas and take remedial measures. Additional posts of Health Malaria Inspectors have been created during the last four years to ensure better supervision of cleanliness at railway stations.

Indian Railways Continue its March Towards the Path of Growth & Development

      Feature - UPA Railways H. C. Kunwar*             In its endeavour to become an excellent rail transport network of the world, the Indian Railways during the year 2011-12 has helped launch itself towards a path of gigantic growth and development, keeping in view the future transportation needs of the economy like construction of 727 kilometres of new line, gauge conversion of 856 kilometres and doubling of 752 kilometres of Railway line besides improving punctuality by six per cent and improving safety by seven per cent.  The year 2011-12 has been significant for the Railways in achieving goals and targets. Revenue Generation              The total approximate earnings of Indian Railways on originating basis during the financial year 2011-12 were Rs. 104278.79 registering an increase of 10.15 p...