15 Citizen Ideas that Shaped the Rail Budget 2016-17
Citizen participation plays a vital role in a vibrant democracy. Continuing its efforts to encourage citizen participation in governance, MyGov, in association with Ministry of Railways, invited ideas to be incorporated in the rail budget for the second consecutive year. The discussion received numerous innovative ideas. Some of the ideas were reflected in the budget proposal presented by the Railway Minister Shri. Suresh Prabhu on Thursday, 25th February 2016. MyGov appreciates the contribution of all the citizens who participated in this discussion.
Suggestion 1: International technological solutions
“We should adopt new international technologies like China” – Venkati, Vizag(AP)
Government Budget Proposal
“In line with international best practices, we will rely on technological solutions for project management and monitoring”.
Suggestion 2: Reduction in tools weight
“Minimize or eliminate over load of tool kits of gang men”—Jana Basha Shaik, Hyderabad
Government Budget Proposal
“We will also reduce the weight of the tools carried by the gang men while patrolling on foot through value engineering.”
Suggestion 3: Fully unreserved coaches
“A train with fully unreserved coaches should be introduced” – Sundararaj Sigamani, Tamil Nadu
Government Budget Proposal
“We propose to introduce the Antyodaya Express, a long-distance, fully unreserved, superfast train service, for the common man to be operated on dense routes.”
Suggestion 4: Startup collaboration
“Railways can involve startup firms to promote travel by Railways to the various tourist spots”- Sriram Venkatanarasimhan, Tamil Nadu
Government Budget Proposal
“We are setting aside a sum of Rs. 50 crore for providing innovation grants to employees, startups and growth oriented small businesses to support internal and external innovation.”
Suggestion 5: Radio networks inside trains
“All India Radio RCA jack will be provided to every berth”- Rahul Morje, Mumbai
Government Budget Proposal
“We propose to invite FM Radio stations for providing train borne entertainment by installing PA systems in trains”
Suggestion 6: Training for railway staff
“Try to have special training courses for Railway staff” – Piyush Gupta, Meerut
Government Budget Proposal
“Training in yoga will be imparted to our staff, especially from RPF.”
Suggestion 7: Storage facilities at freight terminals for farmers
“I think the Government should focus on Freight and logistics. This will help our farmers in storing and moving heavy commodities from their farms to the cities” – Anil Shringi, Mumbai
Government Budget Proposal
“Encourage development of cold storage facilities on vacant land near freight terminals. Local farmers and fisherman would be given preferential usage of the facility.”
Suggestion 8: Travel insurance
“Provide insurance system for the traveller, such that he can be safeguardedand given another travel option” – Dharmesh Purohit, Gujarat
Government Budget Proposal
“To minimize the financial loss to passengers from such events, we are working with insurance companies to offer optional travel insurance for rail journeys at the time of booking.”
Suggestion 9: Local cuisine in trains
“’Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat’ special trains be introduced. History, culture, rich heritage of India be depicted. Most popular food and cuisine of different states be served to the tourists and visitors”- Rajkaran Singh Bhatti, Chandigarh
Government Budget Proposal
“Local cuisine of choice will be made available to passengers.”
Suggestion 10: Plantations on tracks for revenue generation
“Indian Railways has more than 1,00,000 acres of land (approx.) which needs to be properly utilised for generating income. Land can be diverted towards plantations/income generating green cover enhancing activities”- Rajkaran Singh Bhatti, Chandigarh
Government Budget Proposal
“Indian Railways has huge tracts of land available adjacent to its rail network. We will lease out this space to promote horticulture and tree plantation.”
Suggestion 11: Mobile application for grievance redressal
“Make a railway application, at least for complaints” – Amit Gupta
Government Budget Proposal
“A mobile application to redress Railway related complaints is also being developed.”
Suggestion 12: Tourist circuit trains
“A fully air-conditioned service (preferably a daily express throughout the year or at least on the Suvidha pattern during peak/summer/winter seasons) having no stops en-route on the lines of a Shatabdi Express or Bharat Darshan or State Tirth Yatra Train or Hindu Circuit Train or Charter Train (spiritual tour with all inclusive package – confirmed rail reservation” – K Balasubramanian, Chennai
Government Budget Proposal
“We will be partnering with the State Governments for operating tourist circuit trains and explore the possibility of a revenue sharing model.”
Suggestion 13: RORO Train services
“More number of RORO Train Services must be available to more cities.This will reduce the CO2 emission and increase the revenue”- Sooraj T, Kerala
Government Budget Proposal
“A full-fledged market study is being undertaken and detailed supply and demand scenarios, service level and infrastructure requirements will be assessed so that an action plan to re-capture that traffic through either containerization or new delivery models e.g., Roll-on Roll-off (RORO), will be developed and implemented”
Suggestion 14: Toilets for loco-pilots
“Railways should take steps to provide toilets in train engines as well” – Apurva Rai, Noida
Government Budget Proposal
“We will also provide toilets and air-conditioning in cabs for our loco pilots.”
Suggestion 15: On board entertainment
“On board entertainment facilities should be available” – Saurabh Sinha, Delhi
Government Budget Proposal
“Railways will offer on-board services such as entertainment, Wi-Fi, etc. through one service provider for ensuring accountability and improved customer satisfaction.”
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Dear Modi sir,
Now a days education system is very worst.. simply they open the engineering colleges, increases the intake to more the facility.. they will make money.. they will give marks and attendance simply with considering any talent.. to get more admission.. students also attracting.. if they are siplmy giving marks and attendance..(Committees simply visit engineering colleges and go… no use)
Plz control on education system…
Dear Modi sir..
Contin…. once motivate voters.. i will make sure he/she will win.. monitor they proper.. regarding their social work.. arrange suppurate team to monitor with out intimating to him(winner)..
Make zero corruption..in (Education, Govt job selection, Documentation,quality of students etc..) spread the same massage to other state.. i will make sure it will bench make or role model to other state also..
Plz try to do the same… improve society..
Dear Modi sir..
for the next MP or MLA election.. You select one good state, give a chance to social worker (zero profit) through who are really interested to serve society (select by using lot of survey). candidate have very good vision,mission to work for the society, he has to have schedule of work based of the problems of the particulate area he wants to win, identify problems, prepare schedules to over this problems motivate voter to vote for the betterment of society.
Dear PM Sir,
Zila panchayath election costing Rs.6000000.00 If the spending so much money to win in election, how can we expect good work for the society as a social worker..they will earn by doing nothing for the society.. my father is EO (Executive officer) politician are pressurizing my father to do the billing with out doing work.. if such a situation how the society will improve.. plz do control on election first..
Plz control on election first by choosing good and social working candidat
Very good budget by Modi Sir… But people are not ready to accept the same..because you have added tax to all sectors..people are not ready to take this.. i had discussion with many people.. they are blaming you..
By suggestion is instead of tax please control the block money of politician,higher level officers..
Use technology to control flow of money in election.. only for Grama panchayath election they are spending Rs.500000.00 to win.. how can we expect good work from them..
Good to see so many ideas get included, seems we have moved to a different era of governance.
Excellent Budget by Rail Ministry,Most of the previous projects have already completed .check out railway budget quiz of this session
http://www.ibpsbankexams.net/2016/02/railway-budget-quiz-1.html
May kindly be provided full budget with land acquisition by cabinet approval for new rail line Anandnagar, Ghughali via Maharajganj Uttat-pradesh in 2016-17.It is must for national security, Buddhist hermit and for this backward area.
Cabinet should be approved full budget with land acquisition for new rail line Anandnagar, Ghughali via Maharajganj Uttat-pradesh in 2016-17.It is must for national security, Buddhist hermit and for this backward area.
SIR,Kindly fulfil the genuine demands of general public,who are suffering without the train routes since a long time.Ministry is responsible for announcements of trains,rail lines,changing of schedule due to which people is looking the decisions of ministry.Two budgets are blank total.