LOK SABHA SYNOPSIS OF DEBATES (Proceedings other than ...

allocation of token funds for coaching centre in the current budget. There is a
constant flow of pilgrims converging into Kottayam railway station. It was
proposed to construct a pilgrim shelter at Kottayam railway station. It is very
disappointing that till now no work has been initiated on this project. The pilgrim
shelter project will be taken up with work and location specific fund allocation
made in the current budget. I request that multi functional complex project be
taken up on priority and work initiated for inviting bids. It is essential to take up
development work on these Adarsh stations falling in my constituency during the
current budget year. It would be beneficial to the travelling public if the existing
passenger rakes running on Kollam and Ernakulam section. It is discomforting to
note that more than 480 ongoing projects of capacity addition nature are far behind
the deadline set for completion. It would be prudent not to embark on new
capacity augmentation projects until the backlogs are cleared. It is imperative that
the workforce be given proper orientations towards railway safety and upgradation
of their skills be made a continuous process.
SHRI PASHUPATI NATH SINGH: 19 new trains should be introduced
in Jharkhand and frequency of 24 trains should be increased. A railway zone
should be set up in Dhanbad and along with it Railway Divison office should be
opened in Sahebang and Bokaro should be brought under the Dhanbad railway
division. Rail connectivity should be provided from Dhanbad to Giridih and
Ranchi, Tatanagar, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Deoghar, Dumka, Pakur, Sahebganj stations