The Hindu : Railway Bill approved

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National \| Previous \| Next Railway Bill approved NEW DELHI, AUG. 25. Parliament has approved the Railway Appropriation (No 3 and 4) Bill, 2000 with the Rajya Sabha returning the Bill today. The Bill was piloted by the Railway Minister, Ms. Mamata Banerjee. The Members, who participated in the debate, spoke about the inadequate security measures and lack of amenities at the railway stations. They also highlighted lack of quality food and safe drinking water at the stations. Replying to the debate, Ms Banerjee said that under the newly launched decentralisation scheme, the GMs have been given 25 per cent powers so that they need not depend on the Board or the Ministry for implementing their decisions. - UNI Send this article to Friends by E-Mail
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National \| Previous \| Next Railway Bill approved NEW DELHI, AUG. 25. Parliament has approved the Railway Appropriation (No 3 and 4) Bill, 2000 with the Rajya Sabha returning the Bill today. The Bill was piloted by the Railway Minister, Ms. Mamata Banerjee. The Members, who participated in the debate, spoke about the inadequate security measures and lack of amenities at the railway stations. They also highlighted lack of quality food and safe drinking water at the stations. Replying to the debate, Ms Banerjee said that under the newly launched decentralisation scheme, the GMs have been given 25 per cent powers so that they need not depend on the Board or the Ministry for implementing their decisions. - UNI Send this article to Friends by E-Mail
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