2007-03-11 18:27:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Other - Destinations
YES. Under the minister ship of LALOO PRASAD YADAV the finances and working of Indian Railways have improved much.
For the year 2006-07 Indian Railways have made a whooping profit of Rs.20,000 crores, a never before in the History of Railways.
Apart from this, many new trains have been introduced though out the country linking so many places. Frequency of some trains increased. Gauge conversion from meter to broad is taking paces in many places. Online booking facilities are offered.
Some more areas like punctuality, cleanliness, catering services and other services need to be improved a lot.
Most important thing is the 'LALOO BRAND IMAGE - CORRUPTION' at highest levels seem to be minimal-
2007-03-11 20:52:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Indian railways have improved a lot under the guidance of Lalu Yadav.
Fares have not be increased for the last 3 years
New trains have been started
Condition of pltforms have improved.
One thing that have not changed is the crowd in the compartments....on which the Rly minister cannot help much
2007-03-12 01:45:01 · answer #2 · answered by Sameer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes dear I believe that railways has definitely improved under the ministry of Lalu ji. With the prices rising everywhere, is it not commendable that the train tickets have remained the same for the last 3 years. Lets appreciate once in a while when our ministers deserve.
2007-03-12 02:21:44 · answer #3 · answered by RASHI 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, its amazing how the Indian Railways have progressed under the present minister, for that one has to compliment not just him but the actual people read staff who have put in all efforts to make this a success. they have given us all the benefits & its upto the public how to maintain the facilities. we should use the facilities like our own & leave them in good state for others to use after us. as soon as the mentality of the general public improves, we shall find the railways getting even better.
2007-03-12 01:53:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Under Lalu, Rail Bhawan gets a makeover
Tara Shankar Sahay | August 28, 2004 17:21 IST
With Lalu Prasad Yadav taking over the reins of the railway ministry, Rail Bhawan has become more media-friendly.
Changes are apparent at the railway ministry's headquarters at Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Marg in New Delhi with the even armed guards shedding much of their arrogance and keeping a wary eye out for their minister.
Lalu's accession to the railway ministry has sent shockwaves among numerous high-profile bureaucrats who have always looked at members of the fourth estate with disdain and suspicion.
The minister's unsettling habit of turning up at the headquarters at odd hours has unnerved many senior babus, some of whom have been upbraided by the minister for not arriving in office in time.
Lalu's no-nonsense approach and his much touted phrase that 'The media is my eyes and ears, they are mai-baap' has not gone down well with the denizens of Rail Bhawan.
Soon after taking over, Lalu summoned a meeting with Railway Board Chairman Rabindra Kumar Singh and six other members to let them know there was going to be a new work culture under him.
According to a senior official who was present in the meeting, Lalu told them in no uncertain terms, 'You people go out in the field and devise ways and means to improve the functioning of the railways otherwise your jobs are at stake.'
Lalu told the members that 'safety, security, punctuality and cleanliness' would henceforth be the yardstick for his ministry.
The official pointed out that during a recent inspection tour in West Bengal, Lalu could barely control his anger when he was informed that a Railway Protection Force constable had raped a woman. The constable, K D Rai, had attacked the woman at a secluded spot near the Hasanabad railway station (near the West Bengal-Bangladesh border). The woman reported the incident to the station master.
Lalu rang up the RPF director-general and demanded that the constable be immediately dismissed from service.
Lalu's carrot-and-stick approach has begun to have effect, say officials. An official pointed out that both punctuality and cleanliness (including the toilets in the ministry) was being observed at Rail Bhawan.
But lower grade staff seem to be energised by Lalu's actions. Peons and office boys are thrilled when the minister occasionally greets them with a smile.
Also Lalu has delegated responsibility to his two ministers of state for railways – Narenbhau Rathwa and R Velu. Each has been given the right to handle railway contracts upto Rs 80 crores (Rs 800 million).
Lalu's predecessor Nitish Kumar permitted the MOS railways to deal with contracts upto Rs 25 crores (Rs 250 million).
An official pointed out that Lalu's was not in favour of Railway Board Chairman Singh, appointed by Nitish Kumar, but allowed him to continue since Singh had only a couple of months of service left.
The official said Lalu has sent a circular to railway officials, warning them not to be influenced by anybody using his name to seek favours.
2007-03-15 05:18:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes,to a great extent since railways has introduced great services like touch screen,itz cash card payment by keeping fares same
2007-03-12 08:30:00 · answer #6 · answered by atlantictourism 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the ralways has improved but the publicity is more than what it progressed .
2007-03-12 01:37:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is mega question.
Answer is yes / no. 50, 50.
If you are positive answer is yes.
If you are ...
Always hope for the best.
2007-03-12 01:32:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋