Lok Sabha Question No. 5735 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-04-06
Subject: World Class Facilities at Stations
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Nihal Chand Chauhan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5735 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.04.2022

## WORLD CLASS FACILITIES AT STATIONS

†5735. SHRI NIHAL CHAND:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the comprehensive steps taken by the Government to improve the  standard  of  the  railway  stations  and  to  make  these  world class stations in the big/metro cities of the country;
- (b)  the  State/UT-wise  details  of  the  stations  selected  under  the Smart  Station  Project  along  with  the  details  of  the  budget utilized/allocated in this regard; and
- (c)  the number of railway stations which have been upgraded to world  class  by  expanding  facilities  at  these  stations  during  the last two years in the country,  the State/UT-wise?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND

## ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (c)  OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5735 BY SHRI  NIHAL  CHAND  TO  BE ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON  06.04.2022  REGARDING  WORLD CLASS FACILITIES AT STATIONS

(a) to (c): For development of Railway stations, Ministry of Railways has formulated various developmental schemes viz. Model, Modern and  Adarsh  Station  Schemes  for  upgradation  /  modernization  / augmentation of stations  on  Indian  Railways  including  stations  in various small and big cities.

Presently, Railway stations are upgraded/modernized under Adarsh Station Scheme  based  on  identified  need  of  providing better enhanced  passenger  amenities  at  stations.  1253  railway  stations over  Indian  Railways  have  been  identified  for  development  under Adarsh  Station  Scheme.  Out  of  these,  1213  railway  stations  have been  developed  and  the  remaining  40  stations  are  targeted  for development in Financial Year 2022-23.

Recently,  a  new  scheme  of  major  upgradation  of  railway station has been initiated. The facilities envisaged in this scheme includes rebuilding/ improvement/ augmentation of station building, congestion free non-conflicting entry/exit to the station premises, segregation of arrival/departure of passengers, adequate  concourse  without  overcrowding,  integration  of  both sides  of  the  city  wherever  feasible,  user  friendly  signages,  well illuminated circulating  area  and  sufficient  provision  for  drop  off, pick  up  &  parking  etc.,  and  all  facilities  of  Divyangjans  among other  facilities  as  per  requirement  and  feasibility.  So  far  41 stations  have  been  identified  for  major  upgradation  under  this scheme.

Also,  New  Delhi  railway  station  and  Chhatrapati  Shivaji  Maharaj Terminus are identified for development under Hybrid Built Operate Transfer model of Public Private Partnership (PPP).

Two  railway  stations  viz.  Rani  Kamlapati  and  Gandhinagar  have been  developed  and  commissioned  on  15.11.2021  and  16.07.2021 respectively. One more station, i.e.,  Sir  M.  Visvesvaraya  Terminal, Bengaluru is ready for commissioning.

The  details  of  allocation  and  expenditure  for  development  and maintenance  of  stations  are  maintained  zonal  Railway-wise  and not State-wise. These amenities are generally funded under Plan Head - 53 'Passenger Amenities'.  The  details  of  funds  allocated and  expenditure  incurred  under  this  Plan  Head-53,  over  Indian Railways  during  the  last  two  years  i.e.  2020-21,  2021-22  and current year 2022-23 are as under: -

( ₹ in Crores)

| Financial Year             |   Allocation | Expenditure   |
|----------------------------|--------------|---------------|
| 2020-21                    |      2615.3  | 2582.92       |
| 2021-2022 (till Feb, 2022) |      2344.55 | 1566.32       |
| 2022-23                    |      2700    | -             |

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