open view web desk Financial Assistance from World Bank for PMGSY The World Bank is assisting construction and upgradation of road works under Rural Roads Projects (RRP) under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). The loan of US$ 1400 million from World Bank was signed on 14th January, […]
open view web desk The State-wise details of the number of National Highway projects proposed/ sanctioned along with the funds allocated to those projects since 2014 is given below: S No State/UTs 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 as on 30th Nov Nos Cost (Cr) Nos Cost (Cr) Nos Cost […]
open view web desk Thirteen states levy administrative charges for acquisition of land for the National Highways. These charges vary from about 10% to 20.5% of the compensation amount. The details of administrative charges being levied by the States are as follows : Details of Administrative Costs/ Charges […]
open view web desk The total length of National Highways (NHs) has been enhanced from about 91,287 km as on 31.03.2014 to about 1,31,326 km at present in view of declaration of about 39,040 km length of State roads as new NHs besides modification in existing NH length on […]
open view web desk The Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya in a written reply to the Lok Sabha today informed that the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 prohibits replacement/modification of company installed silencers in motor bikes with loud […]
open view web desk Ministry of Railways has decided that the combined reservation quota of lower berths earmarked for senior citizens, female passengers 45 years of age and above and pregnant women may be enhanced as under:- Class Revised (No. of lower berths per coach) Normal Mail/Express train […]
open view web desk Indian Railways has more than 8700 stations and it has always been the endeavour of the Railways to provide adequate amenities to the passengers at the stations. While certain amenities are provided at the time of construction of new stations based on anticipated traffic, […]
open view web desk Railways’ procurement is compliant with Public Procurement Policy (Preference to Make in India) Order, 2017. Approximately more than 97% of the Railways requirement is met from indigenous sources. The following areas have been identified to reduce import further through Make in India :- Manufacturing […]
open view web desk To maintain hygiene and quality, only potable drinking water is used for cooking of food on Indian Railways. Further, in its endeavour to provide hygienic and quality food to the passengers, Indian Railways have taken several measures as under: Upgradation of Base Kitchens/Kitchen Units: […]
open view web desk To improve the quality of food served following measures have been taken: Upgradation of Base Kitchens/Kitchen Units. Installation of CCTV in Base Kitchens and their centralized monitoring. Sharing of live streaming of the Base Kitchens through website of IRCTC made operational. Deployment of Food […]
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