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Lok Sabha Question No. 1590 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-04
Subject: A New Train via Narkatiaganj-Gorakhpur from Champaran
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Shri Sunil Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1590 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.12.2024

A NEW TRAIN VIA NARKATIAGANJ-GORAKHPUR FROM CHAMPARAN †1590. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether  thousands  of  students  from  north  Bihar  study  at  Kota  in Rajasthan, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  there  is  only  one  train  from  Champaran  to  Kota  namely Awadh Express which is overcrowded with the passengers from Gujarat and Maharashtra and takes much time, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  run  a  train  via  NarkatiaganjGorakpur with a view to ease the travel of students from Champaran, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND

## ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a)  to  (c)  The  railway  network  straddles  across  State  boundaries,  trains are  introduced,  as  per  network  requirement,  across  such  boundaries. However, stations like Narkatiaganj, Bapudham Motihari etc. cater to the needs  of  passengers  of  Champaran  region  in  the  State  of  Bihar.  The Bapudham  Mothihari-Narkatiaganj-Kota  sector  is  presently  being  served by the regular service of 19037/38 Barauni-Bandra(T) Awadh Express(daily).  To  cater  to  the  additional  needs  of  passengers,  Indian Railways  also  operates  special  trains  and  accordingly,  to  cater  to  the needs  of Bapudham  Mothihari-Narkatiaganj-Kota sector, 02 pairs of Special  services  are  also  being  operated.   Besides,  introduction  of  train services  is  an  ongoing  process  on  Indian  Railways  subject  to  traffic justification, operational feasibility, resource availability etc .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1588 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-04
Subject: Silver Line High-Speed Rail Project in Kerala
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Shri Kodikunnil Suresh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1588

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.12.2024

## SILVER LINE HIGH-SPEED RAIL PROJECT IN KERALA

1588.  SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the current approval status of the Silver Line high-speed rail project in  Kerala and the specific role of the Government in its planning and implementation;
- (b)    the  proposed track type and its intended usage for passenger or mixed traffic, along with the technical specifications planned for the project;
- (c)  the alignment proposed for the project, including the major cities and locations it will connect, as well as the details of stations planned along the route;
- (d)  the expected number of people to be displaced due to the project and the measures planned for their rehabilitation and compensation;
- (e) the total land area required for the project and the progress made in land acquisition so far; and
- (f)  the  estimated  budget  for  the  project,  including  the  sources  of funding, financial partnerships and liabilities, if any?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

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

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (f)  OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1588 BY SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH TO BE  ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON  04.12.2024  REGARDING  SILVER LINE HIGH-SPEED RAIL PROJECT IN KERALA (a)  to  (f):  Silver  Line  from  Thiruvananthapuram  to  Kasaragod  in  Kerala has  been  identified  by  Kerala  Rail  Development  Corporation  Limited (KRDCL), a Joint Venture company of State Government of Kerala (51%) and  Ministry  of  Railways  (49%)  for  development.    After  survey,  KRDCL has submitted Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the Project.  There are many deficiencies in the DPR.  Therefore, KRDCL has been advised by Southern Railway to address those deficiencies and prepare revised DPR as per the latest technical standards such as adoption of Broad Gauge, integration  with  existing  IR  network  at  suitable  points,  flatter  ruling gradient,  provision  of  KAVACH,  electrification  with  2x25  kV,  proper drainage  scheme  for  yards  and  sections,  addressing  environmental concerns during construction and operation etc.  The project is not yet sanctioned.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1587 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-04
Subject: Digital Literacy for Tribal Youth
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Shri Biplab Kumar Deb

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1587

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.12.2024

## DIGITAL LITERACY FOR TRIBAL YOUTH

## 1587.  SHRI BIPLAB KUMAR DEB:

Will the Minister of ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  tribal  youth  have  the  lowest  literacy  rate  in  electronics  and  information technology as compared to others;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  start  a  scheme  to  boost  digital  literacy  with special focus on tribal population especially in Tripura; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

(a) to (d): As per Census 2011, India has a Scheduled Tribe (ST) population of 10.43 crore representing  8.6%  of  the  total  population  and  11.3%  of  the  rural  population.  The  Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA) scheme of MeitY was to promote digital literacy in rural India. Under the scheme, 6.39 crore individuals were trained across the country as on March 31, 2024 as against the target of 6 crore. The scheme has ended.

The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) conducted the 'Comprehensive Annual Modular Survey'  (CAMS)  in  its  79 th round  (July,  2022  to  June,  2023)  and  the  data  in  their  report indicated  a  significant  positive  trend  in  digital  literacy  across  both  rural  and  urban  areas through digital engagements viz, internet penetration, smart-phone usage.

In the state of Tripura, a total of 82,301 Scheduled Tribe candidates were enrolled and 65,174 candidates were trained under the PMGDISHA Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1585 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-04
Subject: Protection of Rights of Minorities
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: Adv. Chandra Shekhar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1585

ANSWERED ON 04.12.2024

## PROTECTION OF RIGHTS OF MINORITES

1585. ADV. CHANDRA SHEKHAR:

Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)   the  details  of  specific  measures  taken/implemented  by  the  Government  during  the  last five years to protect minority rights and promote communal harmony, particularly in light of recent incidents of tension along with the effectiveness of these measures;

- (b)   whether  the  Government  has  conducted  any  recent  assessments  of  its  schemes  for minority  welfare,  if  so,  the  key  findings,  the  manner  in  which  the  same  are  being  used  to improve policy implementation; and

(c) the details of new initiatives or modifications to existing programmes the Government is planning to address the emerging challenges faced by minority communities indicating the timeline for its implementation and expected outcomes?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) 'Police' and 'Public Order' are State subjects under the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of  India.  Prevention,  detention,  registration,  investigation  and  prosecution  of  offences  are primarily  the  concerns  of  the  State  Governments/Union  Territory  (UT)  Administrations.  The State  Governments  are  competent  to  deal  with  offences  under  the  extant  provisions  of  laws. There  are various  provisions  under  Bharatiya  Nyaya  Sanhita  to  address  the  communal violence/disturbance, promoting enmity between different groups on ground of religion, causing breach  of  peace  and  incitement  of  persons  to  commit  offences  etc.  To  promote  communal harmony  regular  meetings  with  the  representatives  of  all  the  minority  communities  are  being held by the National Commission for Minorities, under the M/o Minority Affairs.

(b) & (c): Government of India conducts impact evaluation studies of various schemes from time to time for improvement of socio-economic status of minority communities, which is an ongoing exercise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1584 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-04
Subject: Mumbai to Sitapur Passenger Train upto Mailani Junction
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Shri Utkarsh Verma Madhur

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1584 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.12.2024

MUMBAI TO SITAPUR PASSENGER TRAIN UPTO MAILANI JUNCTION †1584. SHRI UTKARSH VERMA MADHUR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  run  passenger  trains  to  Delhi, Haridwar,  Punjab,  Agra,  Rajasthan  and  towards  North  East  via  Lakhimpur station and Mailani Junction of district Kheri;
- (b) if so, the time by which it is likely to be operated and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) whether the Government proposes to extend Mumbai to Sitapur passenger train upto Mailani junction and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a)      to  (c)   Presently,  Mailani  station  is  being  served  by  16  regular  train services  which  provide  connectivity  to  Lucknow  area,  Gorakhpur,  Pilibhit, Sitapur  etc..  However,  introduction  of  new  trains  and   extension   of  train services, including Vande Bharat services,  is an ongoing process on Indian Railways,  subject  to  traffic  justification,  operational  feasibility,  resource constraints, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1583 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-04
Subject: Vande Bharat Semi High Speed Train
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Shri Jagadish Shettar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1583

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.12.2024

## VANDE BHARAT SEMI HIGH SPEED TRAIN

1583. SHRI JAGADISH SHETTAR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  measures  being  contemplated  to  commence  the 'Vande  Bharat'  Semi  High  Speed  Train  from  Belagavi  -  BangaloreBelagavi, where  the  trial run on  the said route is successfully completed and which is just an extension of the present Vande Bharat traversing en-route Dharwar-Bangalore-Dharwar;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  there  are  any  plans  to  increase  the  frequency  of  the present  said  train  commuting  from  Pune  to  Hubli  (via  Belagavi)  and back, from present three days in a week to all seven days in a week; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a) to (d)  Presently, 15 pairs of regular trains are catering to the needs of Bengaluru-Belgavi  sector.  Similarly,  17  pairs  of  regular  trains including 20669/20670 Hubballi-Pune  Vande Bharat Express (Triweekly)  are  catering  to  the  needs  of  passengers  of  Pune-Hubballi sector. Pune-Hubballi sector is additionally being served by 1 pair of special  train.  Besides,  extension  and  increase  in  frequency  of  train services,  including  Vande  Bharat  services,  is  an  ongoing  process  on Indian Railways, subject to traffic justification, operational feasibility, resource availability, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1582 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-04
Subject: Cancellation of Ration Cards due to e-KYC
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Shri Sasikanth Senthil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1582 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4TH DECEMBER, 2024

## CANCELLATION OF RATION CARDS DUE TO E-KYC

## 1582.  SHRI SASIKANTH  SENTHIL:

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- (a) whether the  Government is  aware of  reports indicating that the  mandatory e-KYC' verification process  is leading to the exclusion of genuine ration cardholders particularly  affecting migrant populations and if  so, the details thereof;
- (b) the State-wise details of ration cards cancelled since the implementation of e-KYC  process along with primary reasons cited for these cancellations; and
- (c) the details of the steps being taken to ensure that legitimate ration cardholders especially vulnerable groups such as migrant workers, the elderly and the disabled are not excluded from accessing food security benefits due to technical or logistical  barriers in the e-KYC  process?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY  OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

(SHRIMATI NIMUBEN JAYANTIBHAI BAMBHANIYA)

- (a): The department has not received  any such information from  any states/ UTs.

States/UTs are responsible for  the  identification  of  ineligible/  duplicate  ration  cards and the inclusion of eligible beneficiaries/households.

- (b): The eKYC  process is carried out by  States/UTs. No  data of  ration cards cancelled due to the implementation of eKYC  is available with the Department of Food and Public Distribution.
- (c): As per the Targeted Public Distribution  System (TPDS) Control Order 2015, the review of ration cards/beneficiaries list, identification  of ineligible/  duplicate ration cards and inclusion of eligible beneficiaries/households  is the responsibility  of concerned State/UT Government.

All States/UTs have been advised to  undertake proper verification (including field verification) of  each identified  case to  ensure that  ration  cards of  genuine beneficiaries are not deleted/ suspended.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1581 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-04
Subject: Kollam-Schenkotta Railway Line
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Shri N K Premachandran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1581

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.12.2024

## KOLLAM-SCHENKOTTA RAILWAY LINE

## 1581. SHRI N K PREMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  utilise  the  Kollam  -  Schenkotta  railway line in its full capacity and if so, the details of action taken thereon;
- (b)  the  total  amount  spent  by  the  Railways  for  gauge  conversion,  electrification, station  development  and  other  development  activities  on  said  railway  line  during the last ten years;
- (c) if so, the action taken to utilise the same;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to increase the number of coaches of trains running on said route and if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the Government proposes to increase the speed of the trains through Kollam-Schenkotta route and if so, the details of action taken thereon; and
- (f) whether the Government proposes to introduce new trains through said railway route and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a) to (f)  With a view to optimally utilise the line capacity of the Kollam-Sengottai sector,  10  Mail/Express  and  06  passenger  trains  are  presently  being  operated. Besides, three pairs of train services serving the sector have been augmented to 18 coaches, by addition of coaches. Further, introduction of new trains, speeding up of services and attachment of coaches are an ongoing processes on Indian Railways subject to traffic pattern, operational feasibility and availability of resources etc.

Kollam - Punalur - Bhagavathipuram - Sengottai section has large number of sharp curves.

Total  expenditure  for  gauge  conversion  of  Kollam-Sengottai  section  including electrification, station etc. is Rs. 419.42 crore.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1580 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-04
Subject: Use of Latest Technology in Mining Industries
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: Shri Bidyut Baran Mahato

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1580

ANSWERED ON 04.12.2024

## USE OF LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN MINING INDUSTRIES

†1580 SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to encourage the use of the latest technology in mining industry in Jharkhand and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of the safety standards and regulations to ensure safety of workers in the mining industry; and
- (c)  whether  the  Government  is  utilizing  the  revenue  generated  from  mining  for  local development and social welfare and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF COAL AND MINES (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a): The National Mineral Policy, 2019 envisages the use of state-of-the-art technologies in mineral exploration, resource management, scientific and optimal mining of minerals to ensure their maximum economic recovery and development of human resources.

The leaseholders in the country including in Jharkhand are free to adopt the best available technology  to ensure  optimal  mining  of mineral resources. Some  of  the  latest technologies  which  are  being  used  in  the  mining  sector  include  remote  sensing, geographic information system, drone technology, satellite based monitoring, automation and Internet of Things.

- (b): The Central Government regulates labour and safety standards in mines through The Mines Act, 1952 which is administered by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. The said Act contains provisions for appointment, functions and powers of mine inspectors, health and safety in mines, hours and limitation of employment, leave with wages etc. The Mines Rules, 1955 which have been framed under the said Act provide rules for medical  examination  of  persons  employed  or  to  be  employed  in  mines,  workmen's inspector and safety committee, health and sanitation, first-aid and medical appliances, welfare amenities etc.

(c): The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 [MMDR Act, 1957] was  amended  through  the  MMDR  Amendment  Act,  2015  whereby  Section  9B  was introduced  in  the  Act,  which  empowers  the  State  Governments  to  establish  District Mineral Foundation (DMF) to work for welfare and benefit of persons and areas affected by  mining  related  operations.  The  funds  accrued  under  DMF  are  utilized  as  per  the Pradhan  Mantri  Khanij  Kshetra  Kalyan  Yojana  (PMKKKY)  guidelines,  inter-alia  on following activities:

- (i) Drinking water supply
- (ii) Environment preservation and pollution control measures
- (iii) Health care
- (iv) Education
- (v) Welfare of women and children
- (vi) Skill development and livelihood generation

As of 30.09.2024, a cumulative amount of Rs. 1,00,158.16 Crores have been collected under DMF out of which Rs. 86,462.80 Crores has been allocated for 3,60,811 projects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1577 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-04
Subject: Satellite Spectrum
Ministry: COMMUNICATION
Asked by: Shri Captain Viriato Fernandes

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1577 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH  DECEMBER, 2024

## SATELLITE SPECTRUM

## 1577.   SHRI CAPTAIN VIRIATO FERNANDES:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government's  decision  to  allocate  satellite  spectrum  through  administrative means rather than auctioning it, is meant to facilitate Starlink's entry into the Indian market;
- (b) if not, the measures taken to ensure that Starlink and its derivative Starshield are not used by non-state actors or hostile nations against India; and
- (c) the projected revenue loss as a result of not auctioning the satellite spectrum?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (DR. PEMMASANI CHANDRA SEKHAR)

- (a) No Sir. The Telecommunications Act, 2023 provides for assignment of spectrum through administrative process for satellite-based services, listed in First Schedule of the Act.
- (b) Department of Telecommunications (DoT) grants authorisations under Unified License (UL) for providing Satellite-based commercial communication services. Satellite-based communication licenses  are  granted  to  any  applicant,  subject  to  acceptance  and  in  compliance  of  the  applicable licensing terms and conditions, including security conditions of India.
- (c) Spectrum assigned administratively are also chargeable and hence contribute to revenue. The Department of Telecom (DoT) has sought recommendations of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on terms and conditions of spectrum assignment including spectrum pricing in respect of licensees intending to provide satellite-based communication services while accounting for level playing field with terrestrial access services.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1576 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-04
Subject: Full Fare for RAC Ticket
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Md Abu Taher Khan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1576 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.12.2024

## FULL FARE FOR RAC TICKET

1576.  MD. ABU TAHER KHAN: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: (a) whether the passengers pay a full fare for RAC tickets; and
2. (b) if  so,  the  steps  taken/to  be  taken  by  the  Government  in  this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a) & (b) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  AND  (b)  OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1576 BY MD. ABU TAHER KHAN TO BE ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON  04.12.2024  REGARDING  FULL  FARE FOR RAC TICKET (a) & (b) The concept of Reservation Against Cancellation (RAC) was introduced  to  take  care  of  accommodation  becoming  vacant  on account of cancellation of confirmed berths and in train on account of non-turning of passengers allotted confirmed accommodation. Full fare is  charged  from  RAC,  however,  those  RAC  passengers  who  do  not want to undertake journey on RAC ticket can also cancel their tickets and take refund as per applicable rules.

Demand  pattern  of  all  the  trains  running  on  Indian  Railways  is monitored  on  regular  basis.  In  order  to  cater  to  additional  demand, Indian Railways also operates special train services during festivals, holidays etc. and augments the load of trains to generate additional accommodation for different segments of passengers, both on permanent  and  temporary  basis.  Accordingly,  during  the  year  2024, 13523 trips of special trains were operated to meet the extra rush of passengers  during  Holi  and  summer  vacation.  To  cater  to  the  rush during Durga Pooja/Dipawali/Chhath, 7983 trips of Special trains have also  been  notified  during  the  period  1st  October,  2024  to  30th November, 2024 to serve approximately 1.8 crore passengers. During the year 2023-24, 872 coaches have been utilized for augmentation of train services on a permanent basis while during the year 2024-25(till October, 2024), 664 coaches  have been utilized for  permanent augmentation.

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