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In the ongoing session of the Parliament, Home Minister Rajnath Singh today addressed the Rajya Sabha and spoke on the Nirbhaya documentary. The members of both the houses discussed the airing and filming of the film.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha on Nirbhaya documentary:
We've taken restraining order against telecast; will find out why permission was given to interview a rapist.
We've taken restraining order against telecast; will find out why permission was given to interview a rapist.
Lok Sabha MP Kirron Kher on Nirbhaya documentary:
- Right to consent belongs to the women
- Her body is her property
- They need to feel safe all the time
- But the problem is that that responsibility is with the men in the society
- There should be programmes in the schools teaching kids right from the childhood
Members debate Nirbhaya documentary in Rajya Sabha.
Javed Akhtar: Accha hua kii documentary banii, ab pata chalega kitne log hain jo uss rapist jaise soch rakhtey hain. If any one finds it objectionable, they should change their mindset.
Jaya Bachchan: I dont want any more assurances, I want to know what actions are being taken.
Ambika Soni: The question is how those people got the permission to shoot the documentary.
Javed Akhtar: Accha hua kii documentary banii, ab pata chalega kitne log hain jo uss rapist jaise soch rakhtey hain. If any one finds it objectionable, they should change their mindset.
Jaya Bachchan: I dont want any more assurances, I want to know what actions are being taken.
Ambika Soni: The question is how those people got the permission to shoot the documentary.
The Nirbhaya documentary exposes the mindset of many. It's not just the man in the prison, represents the view of many men in India. Let's not pretend all is well, says Anu Aga, Rajya Sabha MP.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh speaks in the Rajya Sabha on Nirbhaya documentary.
Here are the highlights:
Here are the highlights:
- Government obtained a restraining order on broadcasting of film.
- Have sought explanation on how permission was given to telecast it.
- Want to assure the House no such permissions will be given in the future.
- Government condemns it. It will not allow any organisation to leverage from such an incident and use it for commercial purpose.
- Government will institute an inquiry into the incident and responsibility will be fixed.
PM Modi on Country's Foreign Policy - Hum aankh jhuka kar jeena pasand nahi karte aur aankh dikha kar bhi rishtey nahi bantey. Hum aankh mila kar chalna chatey hai.
The law will stay we will remove the shortcomings. I urge you to help us and together we can take India's development ahead: PM on land law
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 3, 2015Development can happen through 'Neeti' and 'Reeti': PM @narendramodi in the Rajya Sabha
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 3, 2015 We need both good policies and good practices for development in India: PM Modi
- Railways and highways, they are both under the Government but one did not approve project of the other. We changed that.
- I must congratulate the MPs - 660 of them - who have taken forward the initiative of the Adarsh Gram Yojana
PM Modi takes a dig at Congress, says power is addictive, pray to god that we are saved from it
PM Modi' Befitting Reply to Congress' Concern of Transfer of Bureaucrats
- The Congress seems pained at transfer of bureaucrats.
- In 2004, the Congress government was formed and they removed the Cabinet Secretary, the Home Secretary, the Defence Secretary and ignored seniority for appointing the Foreign Secretary. You insulted Governors & removed them.
PM Speaks on Monetization of Gold, Sovereign Gold Bonds
- PM Modi sidesteps Mayawati's question, speaks about his government's social security program.
- We say we have 20,000 tonnes of gold. Now Anand Sharma will again stand up and say Modi says we have 20,000 tonnes of gold, show us where is it?
Sabhapatiji, main bahut naya hoon, aap humari raksha kijiye, Says PM Modi after uproar in parliament following Mayawati's questions.
BJP Isn't an Upper Caste or Hindi-Belt Party: PM Modi
- Go from Kutch to Arunachal Pradesh, you'll see it is represented by BJP in this house. There was a time when people thought this was a party from the Hindi belt.
- There was a time when people said this was a party of the upper castes, after seeing me, those people may have had to change their views.
When we build toilets in schools is this for corporates? Is soil health cards for corporates? PM Modi in Parliament
'In a Democracy, Threats Can Not and Will Not Work,' Says PM Modi in Rajya Sabha
- This is the Council of States, more important to represent the state than parties here.
- More than the party we belong to, it is about the State that we represent in this House.
- In a democracy, threats do not and cannot work. For 14 years in Gujarat, I was threatened with jail.
- (Opposition uproar... as PM targets Congress)... he says 'sunna padega' - lists how Congress changed the names of programmes launched by the Atal Bihari Vajpayee's government.
The Rajya Sabha witnessed an uproar over the introduction of certain bills in the Lok Sabha which are identical to the ones pending in the upper house.
The objections were raised by opposition members as The Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2015, and Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2015 were listed for introduction in the Lok Sabha.
The objections were raised by opposition members as The Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2015, and Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2015 were listed for introduction in the Lok Sabha.
Prime Minister should clarify on Mufti Sayeed's statement and there should be a resolution to condemn it, says the Opposition on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister's remarks crediting Pakistan for peaceful polls in the state.
The House has been adjourned till 11:30 am.
The House has been adjourned till 11:30 am.
What kind of a government has been made in J&K, they are talking about making a memorial in Afzal Guru's honor!, says Deepender Hooda on PDP lawmaker's demand of bringing back Afzal Guru's remains.
Congress MPs walk out after Mallikarjun Kharge's demand that PM speak on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister's Pakistan remark is not met
"Whatever I have said in Parliament is after consultation with the PM," says Home Minister Rajnath Singh in response to Mr Kharge.
Congress demands PM's statement on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister's remarks crediting Pakistan for peaceful polls in the state.
"We want the Prime Minister to speak on the matter in the House and condemn the statement given by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister so that a clear message can be sent," says Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha.
"We want the Prime Minister to speak on the matter in the House and condemn the statement given by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister so that a clear message can be sent," says Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha.
'Our Government and BJP fully dissociates with the statement of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed's remark crediting Pakistan, Hurriyat for smooth conduct of assembly polls in the state': Home Minister Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha
"The credit for smooth polls in Jammu and Kashmir goes to the Election Commission, Army, paramilitary forces and people of the state," says Rajnath Singh.
"The credit for smooth polls in Jammu and Kashmir goes to the Election Commission, Army, paramilitary forces and people of the state," says Rajnath Singh.
FM @arunjaitley with MoS @jayantsinha left North Block to present Union Budget in the Parliament. #SabkaBudget #Budget2015
- Ministry of Finance (@FinMinIndia) February 28, 2015A budget 'Made in India' will 'Make India', strengthening all sections of society. All inclusive,policy driven, measurable,accountable..
- Kiran Bedi (@thekiranbedi) February 28, 2015 Union Budget 2015: Sensex Soars, Stocks to Watch When Arun Jaitley Speaks
The BSE Sensex opened with strong gains on Saturday ahead of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's first full-year Budget.
The BSE Sensex opened with strong gains on Saturday ahead of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's first full-year Budget.
On the day of what is being termed as the 'Make or Break' Budget, Arun Jaitley sports a startling blue bandh gala. Photo op - Mr Jaitley and the entourage.
Arun Jaitley reaches Rashtrapati Bhawan. The Finance Minister meets the President ahead of presenting government's first full-year Budget.
- On the 27th of October 2013, I was in Patna. There were explosions. Standing in the midst of it all I had said a very important thing -- I had said that Hindus and Muslims should unite to fight poverty, not have differences amongst themselves.
- No one has the right to take the law into his own hands, discriminate on the basis of community.
- This government has only one religion - India. And our prime focus is - India First.
- Scope of development in the Northeast is immense. It can become an organic capital. I am visiting the Northeast very often, and will continue to do so.
- Must develop all the States in order to develop the nation as a whole. We must empower states for the strength of the nation.
- Decisions on development are not taken based on the color of party flags. The only flag that my government works for is the Tricolour.
- We knew you were hurrying passage of the bill for political gains, yet we stood with you. But why did it take you (UPA/Congress) 120 years to find flaws in the law. (The previous land law was made in 1896).
- When we formed the government, chief ministers of states from all the parties told us, think about the farmer. We are not so arrogant that we will not listen to what the chief ministers have to say.
- If you think there is anything anti-farmer in the land bill we have tabled, I am ready to make changes.
- Do not make this a matter of prestige, do not make this a political issue. When the law is passed, I'll publicly share the credit with you.
- We can change the ways of disaster management. When there were floods in J&K, we made a list of all central government officers in Jammu and Kashmir and sent them for assistance. This is our responsibility, to stand shoulder to shoulder with them.
- We should not be arrogant to think that there can be nothing better in the world than what we have done: PM on existing land bill passed by the UPA
- We were standing with you when you passed the land bill, we knew you were rushing through this with an eye towards political gains: PM on existing land bill passed by the UPA
- It is the poor, the farmers, the tribal communities that are on my mind when I am traveling abroad.
- Our government is not playing politics over the poor, and will stand by it.
- Had announced the Jan Dhan Yojana on 15th August 2014. I must say that we have completed the project well in time.
- I must also let you know that the process for making 60,000 to 65,000 toilets for girls is complete.
- A Government has to work for everyone, especially the poor. Let us stop unnecessary expenditure so that the money can reach the poor - those who are much in need of it.
- Museebat ki jad choti-choti hi hoti hai, jo baad mein jaake bahut bada vriksh ban jaati hai. (The roots of all problems are tiny to start with, but down the line it grows to become as big as a tree).
- While speaking about me, some people had said that I would need a visa to enter Parliament. There are important functions that a PM has to do in the international fora. Could they not find any other issue to criticize me with?
- We should start soil-testing labs everywhere. Farmers should check the health of the land.
- Farmers will be able to save money if there is soil testing.
- Yeh gareebon ko samarpit sarkaar hai. (This government is dedicated to the poor).
- We have formed an expenditure commission to reduce frivolous expenditure. We are moving towards good governance and best practices.
- I have never been able to understand why certificates needed to be attested.
- We have introduced a rule of self-attestation and verification against originals at the final stage.
- This may seem small to you, but it helps the common man, the unprivileged people of this country.
- I must congratulate Arun Jaitley that he coordinated with Swiss banks. Now we can get information from them.
- We will not deviate from this path, and I must say no one will be spared. Please don't say we were vindictive in our actions.
- We talk a lot about farmers, but shouldn't we also find concrete ways to address issues of farmers? "Per Drop, More Crop" is what we want to focus on.
- We believe in optimum utilisation of our infrastructure.
- One of our greatest achievements is that we have forced the nation to debate the issue of black money.
- I truly believe corruption free services can be developed. Everyone needs to work together to fight the malpractice of corruption.
- The Supreme Court had asked for an SIT to be formed. What had happened for 3 years? No SIT was formed. The first decision the new government took, that too in its first cabinet meeting was to form an SIT on black money.
- Corruption has ruined the Nation and the Nation must not discuss it through a political prism.
- Do not want corruption to be discussed within the limitations of politics. Because that limits us to whose shirt is whiter.
- State must be policy driven. If a state is policy driven then grey areas are minimum.
- If we all join hands and decide that we will combat corruption together, our nation has the ability to be corruption free.
- Governments have not made this country as great as it is. India is great because the people have made it so. Governments will come and go.
- Governments come and go. This great nation has been made by the People, their strength and their ability.
- We never claimed that we will do everything in 9 months.
- Meri raneetik sooj bhoojh kehti hai ki MNREGA band nhi hona chahiye, kyunki MNREGA aapki vifaltayon ka jeeta jaagta samarak hai. (You must agree that I'm politically prudent. It tells me never to shut MNREGA down. I will never commit that mistake because MNREGA is an edifice of your failings).
- Naam ye rahe ya woh rahe, iss se upar uth kar, samasya na rahe uss par kendrit hum rahenge. (We must rise above what the names of the schemes should be, and focus on solving problems).
- For about 3 months, Assi Ghat in Varanasi is being cleaned regularly. Just imagine how dirty it must have been.
- If Lohiyaji has said something good, Modi should be proud to follow it.
- When Mulayam Singh ji spoke about Assi Ghat cleanliness, I was wondering whether he was giving me a report of the UP Government, or the Centre.
- Cleanliness is a major issue, it is about our mindset, It's our responsibility to ensure cleanliness.
- When I speak of Swachhata Abhiyaan, I keep in mind the poor who fall sick due to dirty or unhygienic surroundings.
- Do we not have to integrate every Indian in Swachhata Abhiyaan?
- Swachhta Abhiyaan Koi Udghatan Samaroh Nahi Hai. (Mission 'Clean India' is not an inauguration ceremony).
PM Modi Addressing Parliament
- I heard it said that "previous projects have been picked up, and their name changed. Some must have felt that this was our program, you just changed name, I believe you shouldn't criticize this, you should feel proud instead.
- We have inherited some problems and we are trying to find solutions for them.
- The issue is not about names of schemes, the issue is about solutions to problems, and development.
The best public sector bank does worse than the average private sector bank: Chief Economic Advisor
PM Narendra Modi Addresses Parliament
- The debate has been very good. Many Members of Parliament expressed their thoughts and several others sent their views in writing as well.
- I take criticism positively.
- In his speech, the President talked about the speed and direction of the development measures taken for India.
- Many Members would be wishing - what if this happened, what if that happened. I see this very positively.
India doing better that peers, Only China ahead: Chief Economic Advisor
India is not a tiger as yet: Chief Economic Advisor
There are uncertainties, puzzles and statistics, we are still trying to understand revision in GDP numbers: Chief Economic Advisor
India still a recovering economy not a surging economy: Chief Economic Advisor
India remains an attractive investment destination: Chief Economic Advisor
Benign external environment to help reach double digit growth: Chief Economic Advisor
Inflation is showing declining trade
Worst clearly behind for the economy
FY15 fiscal deficit target will be met
India has reached a sweet spot - rare in the history of nations
India could be launched on a double digit medium-term growth trajectory
Need to balance "Make in India" and "Skilling India"
See room for monetary easing
See scope for big bang reforms
2014-15 growth pegged at 7.4 per cent
2015-16 growth forecast more than 8 per cent
Electronic visa gives fillip to tourism sector: Economic Survey
Economic Survey says bank asset quality under stress, which means bad loans are rising
April-December subsidies up 12.5 per cent compared to the same period last year
Need rural penetration of IT services: Economic Survey
India's National Solar Mission being scaled up five-fold to 100,000 MW
Mobile Money/ Post Office can help Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): Economic Survey
Current account deficit to decline to about 1 per cent in 2015-16: Economic Survey
#Budget2015 #EconomicSurvey: Inflation shows a declining trend during the year 2014-15 (April-December) pic.twitter.com/LFVg4jdflt
- PIB India (@PIB_India) February 27, 2015#EconomicSurvey #Budget2015 :a growth rate of over 8 per cent expected for the coming year pic.twitter.com/H5Zgp9le75
- PIB India (@PIB_India) February 27, 2015#Budget2015 #EconomicSurvey: External Sector is returning to the path of strength and resilience pic.twitter.com/RCCYEqeu9B
- PIB India (@PIB_India) February 27, 2015 Need focus on education and skill development: Economic Survey
#Budget2015 #EconomicSurvey: Govt committed to fiscal consolidation; enhanced revenue generation is a priority pic.twitter.com/1HJhBopZpm
- PIB India (@PIB_India) February 27, 2015#Budget2015 #EconomicSurvey:need to improve productivity in the agricultural sector to ensure food security pic.twitter.com/3AXvTKi7gc
- PIB India (@PIB_India) February 27, 2015Report card of the economy pic.twitter.com/3UaBxGO5GE
- NDTV (@ndtv) February 27, 2015 Budget 2015 - A Growth Rate of over 8 Per Cent Expected for the Coming Year: Economic Survey
#Budget2015 #EconomicSurvey: Industrial Growth picks up after decline in past years pic.twitter.com/FyWZ23vxQy
- PIB India (@PIB_India) February 27, 2015 Upside risk to inflation from monsoon: Economic Survey
Budget 2015 - Foodgrain production for 2014-15 estimated at 257.07 million tonnes; to exceed that of last 5 years by 8.5 million tonnes: Economic Survey
Budget 2015 - Growth in 2014-15 largely driven by domestic demand: Economic Survey
Public-private partnership model should be revitalised: Economic Survey
Budget 2015 - Decline in inflation by over 6 percentage points since late 2013: Economic Survey
See room for monetary easing: Economic Survey
Budget 2015 - Double digit growth trajectory is possible now suggests Economic Survey.
GDP growth shows industrial recovery: Economic Survey
Budget 2015 - Growth rate of over 8% expected for 2015-2016: Economic Survey
Economic Survey says the overall trade performance signals an opportune time for withdrawal of restrictions on gold
#Budget2015#EconomicSurvey: Inflation shows a declining trend during the year 2014-15 (April-December) pic.twitter.com/DHNMUDqmSa
- PIB India (@PIB_India) February 27, 2015#EconomicSurvey#Budget2015 :a growth rate of over 8 per cent expected for the coming year pic.twitter.com/vVd6JAd2pq
- PIB India (@PIB_India) February 27, 2015 Public investment can't substitute private investment: Economic Survey 2014-15
Budget 2015: Economic Survey tabled in Lok Sabha.
Need to balance "Make in India" and "Skilling India" : Economic Survey 2014-15
Fiscal federalism will be enhanced: Economic Survey 2014-15
Economic Survey 2014-15 states-
India has reached a sweet spot - rare in the history of nations - in which it could be launched on a double digit medium-term growth trajectory which would allow the country to attain the fundamental objectives of "wiping every tear from every eye".
India has reached a sweet spot - rare in the history of nations - in which it could be launched on a double digit medium-term growth trajectory which would allow the country to attain the fundamental objectives of "wiping every tear from every eye".
#Budget2015 #EconomicSurvey: Rural penetration of IT services to drive 'make in india' mission
- PIB India (@PIB_India) February 27, 2015#EconomicSurvey :Growth rate of over 8 % expected for the coming year #Budget2015 pic.twitter.com/2bDX6P6Tas
- PIB India (@PIB_India) February 27, 2015 Likelihood of export rationalisation: Economic Survey 2014-15
Persistence of moderate oil highly probable: Economic Survey 2014-15
Public investment in Railways to revive growth: Economic Survey 2014-15
Expect revenue boost from spectrum, coal block sale: Economic Survey 2014-15
Survey sees crude prices benign in coming months: Economic Survey 2014-15
Rise in non-oil non-gold import to hurt economy: Economic Survey 2014-15
See scope for big bang reforms: Economic Survey 2014-15
Worst clearly behind for the economy: Economic Survey 2014-15
FY15 farm output unlikely to meet growth: Economic Survey 2014-15
Government committed to fiscal consolidation: Economic Survey 2014-15
FY15 fiscal deficit target will be met: Economic Survey 2014-15
2014-15 growth pegged at 7.4 per cent: Economic Survey 2014-15
Must meet fiscal deficit aim of 3 per cent in medium term: Economic Survey 2014-15
Inflation is showing declining trade: Economic Survey 2014-15
Double digit economic growth possible: Economic Survey 2014-15
2015-16 growth forecast more than 8 per cent: Economic Survey 2014-15
Economic Survey 2014-15 to be presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley soon.
Economic Survey 2014-15 to be presented in Lok Sabha around noon.
Government to table Economic Survey 2014-15 in Parliament shortly.
In the past 8 months there have been many positive changes but we constantly endeavor to improve and this will continue: Minister of State, Railways Manoj Sinha to NDTV
Government had never announced that bullet trains will run this year. We're waiting for the detailed study report and the government will definitely act on it: Minister of State, Railways Manoj Sinha to NDTV
Many amendments have been done for passenger amenities: Minister of State, Railways Manoj Sinha to NDTV
Adi Godrej lauds Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu's Budget, says proposals to improve passenger amenities were good.
It's an invested oriented budget. It's a very business like budget, business like speech: Godrej Industries chairman Adi Godrej to NDTV on Railway Budget
I thought it was a very good budget, investment proposals are very good, there will be investment in the next 5 years: Godrej Industries chairman Adi Godrej to NDTV on Suresh Prabhu's Railway Budget
Travelling by train, hungry and net connection out of reach? Now, rail commuters can order food by just sending a message.
The Railways will soon introduce a system through which people can check latest berth availability on running trains.
"We will shortly unveil an IT vision for the Railways. Online information on latest berth availability on running trains, an integrated mobile application including station navigation system, etc. will be made available," Railway Minsiter Suresh Prabhu said in his Budget speech.
Responding to a question on his Railway Budget, Minister Suresh Prabhu today joked that trains could offer better services if the country turned vegetarian.
During a well-advertised "talkathon" session that invited questions from the public, a person who gave the name Vidhi tweeted to ask why vegetarian and non-veg food served on trains was prepared in the same pantry.
Passenger interactive portal will be a high-end portal and will be launching soon: Suresh Prabhu
Have started feasibility study for bullet trains: Suresh Prabhu
We will try and have separate pantries for vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. And if there are more people like Vidhi and me, and the country becomes vegetarian then that's better still: Suresh Prabhu replying to a question from a citizen (Vidhi) during the Railway Minister's talkathon.
Almost 40 people die a day in accidents because of unmanned level crossing: Suresh Prabhu
Suresh Prabhu says-
If by announcing in Parliament we can get new lines, I'm ready to announce 2000 lines. Have announcements resulted in augmentation of our network?
We will start new trains but budget should be a document of financial plan, strategy and policy and not operations: Suresh Prabhu
We have a plan to improve services. Would have been unfair for me to ask people to pay more before doing that: Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu
More solar energy needed for Railways: Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu
Industry body Ficci says Suresh Prabhu's Railway Budget is a forward-looking, pragmatic and strategy-oriented budget with an innovative approach
Tweet your questions on #RailBudget2015 with the hashtag #AskMR and get answers from Shri @sureshpprabhu. pic.twitter.com/zDrLXOuPRg
- MIB India (@MIB_India) February 26, 2015 Markets end lower on Rail Budget day. Sensex falls 261 points, ends at 28,747.
We want services that are transparent. Rail minister has taken step towards corruption-free future: Prime Minister Modi
Rail budgets used to focus on adding number of coaches but now its development centric: Prime Minister Modi
Prime Minister Modi lauds Railway Budget, says arrangement made for women's security, helpline, better food, how to make world class railway stations.
There was a speech but not budget...(almost like ) a railway compartment with no passengers: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar reacting to Suresh Prabhu's Railway Budget.
Former Railway Minister Pawan Bansal says, there is nothing new in this Budget, there was no room for anything new either.
A weak Railways can't make the country strong, says Suresh Prabhu
This Budget is for the common man, for employment, for women, says Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu in post-Budget press conference.
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu to address a press conference on the Railway Budget shortly.
#RailBudget2015 is a forward looking, futuristic & passenger centric budget, combining a clear vision & a definite plan to achieve it.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 26, 2015I am particularly delighted that for the 1st time there is a concrete vision for technology upgradation & modernisation of the Railways.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 26, 2015Rail Budget lays out a clear roadmap to make the Railways the key driver of India's economic growth & playing a key role in India's progress
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 26, 2015 Former Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi to NDTV: This (the Rail Budget) is 'Prabhu ki Maya', all illusion
RS Prasad on #RailBudget2015 : Very profound,development oriented budget, a holistic budget,there is a vision/roadmap pic.twitter.com/jS30HFejbR
- ANI (@ANI_news) February 26, 2015 Rail passengers in Mumbai tell NDTV they are happy with Suresh Prabhus's proposal of more toilets, more security with CCTV cameras in the Budget.
Sensex falls 279 points to 28,729; Nifty slips below 8,700 after the Railway Budget.
They (the government) haven't spelt out the actual opportunity for the private sector in Railways: Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar Shaw to NDTV.
#RailBudget2015 Your guide to Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu http://t.co/XbkNsQCVIs
- NDTV Profit (@NDTVProfit) February 26, 2015Have fixed goals for ourselves, convinced we can deliver, says Suresh Prabhu in his #RailBudget2015 speech pic.twitter.com/1cmhm0DY0f
- NDTV (@ndtv) February 26, 2015"Take up 1 idea, make that idea of life-think of it,dream of it,live on that idea" With these words @sureshpprabhu concludes #RailBudget2015
- Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) February 26, 2015Initiatives for Skill Development- @sureshpprabhu #RailBudget2015 #रेलबजट pic.twitter.com/buNlBPUEQK
- MIB India (@MIB_India) February 26, 2015 Will fulfill PM's vision for Railways, 'Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat', says Suresh Prabhu
Railways to offer coaches in select tourist destinations to travel agencies to boost tourism, job creation: Suresh Prabhu
Plan size raised by 52 per cent to Rs 111,000 crore: Suresh Parbhu
1. Preparing 5-year corporate safety plan to be ready in 3 months to identify annual quantifiable targets
2. Projects worth Rs 96,182 crore to expand capacity of 9,420 km rail lines
3. Four dedicated freight corridors to be completed this year; 6608 kms of track to be electrified
4. Increase track capacity by 10 per cent to 1.38 lakh km.
5. Wagon-making scheme to be reviewed to make it easier for private investment
6. Railways to partner with private sector, PSUs and multilateral funding institutions
7. Speed on nine corridors to be increased from 110-130 to 160-200 kms per hour
8. Tickets can now be booked 120 days ahead of travel date, instead of 60 days now, to tackle tout menace
9. Open wi-fi to be available at 400 railway stations
10. Proposal to revamp the station re-development scheme
11. CCTVs to be introduced in select trains and suburban trains for women safety
12. SMS alert service to be introduced on train arrival/ departure
13. Toll free number 182 created for security related complaints
14. Railway helpline number 138 will become operational 24x7
No new trains announced in Railway Budget
We will turn the Railways around, promises Suresh Prabhu before concluding his Budget speech.
Rs.2000 cr for Coastal Connectivity Program; Rs.2500 cr through BOT/Annuity route. 1000 MWSolar plant; 100DEMUs to dual fuel #RailBudget2015
- Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) February 26, 20151000MV Solar plants to be set-up by developers on Rly/Pvt. Land and on Rly Building at own cost #RailBudget2015
- Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) February 26, 2015 Investment in Indian Railways is an investment in your future, an investment in sustainability: Suresh Prabhu
To impart soft skills to our staff we intend to impart regular training : Railway Minister
Encroachment on railway land is a serious issue; digitized mapping of land has been initiated to counter this: Suresh Prabhu
We will monetize our assets rather than selling them; drawing up comprehensive policy to tap latent advertising potential: Suresh Prabhu
Business as usual of asking for budgetary support from Finance Ministry is neither sustainable nor necessary, says Suresh Prabhu
Tap low cost long term funds from insurance and pension funds: Suresh Prabhu
One can leverage resources one possesses much better: Suresh Prabhu
Suresh Prabhu says:
-To spend Rs 96,182 crore on capacity expansion in FY16.
- Propose to get a system audit conducted for all Railways in next 2 months
Joint ventures with major public sector companies for meeting requirements of new lines: Suresh Prabhu
Rail Minister says:
- 917 safety work projects to eliminate over 3,000 unmanned crossings in all states. SRO, RDSO, IIT Kanpur to help provide facilities for safety at unmanned level crossings
- PPP cell to be revamped to make it result oriented & a new Model Concession Agreement will be launched.
- Propose to launch foreign Rail technology cooperation scheme.
Corporate safety Plans; ISRO to be involved; 3438 level Xings to be eliminated, Rly expense increased by 2600 % #RailBudget2015
- Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) February 26, 2015 Safety is of paramount importance. Loss of human life is too heavy a price to pay.: Suresh Prabhu
To prevent fire in coaches,we'll install train protection warning system and train collision avoidance system: Suresh Prabhu
Rail Minister says:
-6,000 km of route km to be electrified in 2015-16 compared to 462 route km in 2014-15.
-Intend to set up an innovation council for the purpose of business re-engineering and initiate a spirit of innovation in Railways.
Feasibility study for high-speed train between Mumbai and Ahmadabad is in advanced stage and is expected by the middle of the year: Suresh Prabhu
Speedier Railway- 9 hi-speed corridors, high speed trains, Make in India opportunities #RailBudget2015 Catch it live http://t.co/j59XNxsBc9
- Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) February 26, 2015 Transformation of Railways have huge opportunities for 'Make In India' campaign: Suresh Prabhu
Suresh Prabhu says:
- To consider new and lighter design of wagons.
- Improving train speed from existing 110 and 130 to 160 and 200 kms respectively so that inter-metro journey can be completed overnight.
Open wi-fi to be available at 400 railway stations; proposal to revamp the station re-development scheme, says Suresh Prabhu
Tickets can now be booked 120 days ahead of travel date, instead of 60 days now, to tackle tout menace, says Railway Minister.
TRANSLOC - new PSU - end to end logistics solution #RailBudget2015 Catch it live http://t.co/j59XNxsBc9
- Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) February 26, 2015 We are committed to provide Rail connectivity to north eastern states; Meghalaya has been finally brought on the Railways' map: Suresh Prabhu
Transport Logistic Corporation of India to be set up to aid expanding freight handling capacity and provide end-to-end logistic solutions: Suresh Prabhu
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu says-
Satellite railway terminals in major cities - 10 select stations.
Fast track highest priority works
Investment 84% higher; 77 new projects
We want our Railway Stations to be iconic structures reflecting the culture of that place: Suresh Prabhu
Rail MInister requests MPs to use part of their MPLAD to improve facilities, mentions 2 MPs who had used MPLAD in the last fiscal.
MPs from Bangalore, Mumbai donated Rs. 1 crore and 1.5 crore from their MPLADS funds for Railways.
Revamp station redevelopment policy completely by inviting open bids from interested parties: Suresh Prabhu
Rs 120 crore provided for lifts and escalators: Suresh Prabhu
We will introduce train sets saving 20% journey time, similar to bullet trains in design, can run on existing tracks: Suresh Prabhu
On-board entertainment to be introduced in some Shatabdi trains: Suresh Prabhu
Collaboration with NIFT and NID for better bed rolls, inner coach designs: Suresh Prabhu
All newly manufactured coaches to be braille enabled: Suresh Prabhu
Surveillance cameras on select mainline and ladies compartments: Suresh Prabhu
More general class coaches will be added to select trains for benefit of the common man: Suresh Prabhu
Suresh Prabhu on Ticketing:
-SMS alert services for passengers to inform them about arrival and departure of trains
-Facility to book wheelchairs for senior citizens online
Good News: Mobile charging facilities in general compartments, Wi-Fi in Category B stations, says Railway Minister
Suresh Prabhu on Ticketing:
-Introducing Operation 5 minutes, wherein passengers travelling unreserved can purchase a ticket in 5 minutes
-Mobile application to address complaints of people is also being developed
-Introduction of integrated ticketing will be done, a Defence travel system has been developed to make travel easier
-Food can be ordered from IRCTC website while booking ticket
-Hand-held devices for ticket checkers for moving towards paperless ticketing
-Centrally managed railway display network in over 2000 stations in next 2 years
RT @RailMinIndia: 5 Drivers to execute strategy of MR @sureshprabhu #RailBudget2015 http://t.co/F1T83MGh9X pic.twitter.com/WvsuKPONbh
- MIB India (@MIB_India) February 26, 2015 7000 more toilets to be replaced by Bio-Toilets, new toilets at 650 stations, more vacuum toilets: Suresh Prabhu
All India 24x7 helpline number 138 to become operational to address passenger complaints on a real-time basis. This will be started in Northern Railways from April 1 and to be extended across India soon.: Suresh Prabhu
Priority to significantly improve capacity over next 5 years: Suresh Prabhu
Rs 8.5 lakh crore investment in Railways in the next 5 years: Suresh Prabhu
Private sector to be roped in to modernise stations. Banks, pension funds keen to invest in Railways: Suresh Prabhu
Railways is your traveling home, please keep it clean: Sunil Prabhu's request to passengers
Railways to partner with private sector, PSUs and multilateral funding institutions: Suresh Prabhu.
It is important to harness the talent of our rail employees through training and development: Suresh Prabhu
Good News: Railway Minister says no hike in passenger fares
Railways to go through transformation in five years; to increase track capacity by 10 per cent to 1.38 lakh km: Rail Minister
Priority to improve capacity on high density network in next five years: Suresh Prabhu
Transforming Railways will require us to partner with key stakeholders. We will work with the States.: Suresh Prabhu
492 section of Railways are running at a capacity of more than 100%; 228 section of Railways are running at a capacity of 80-100%: Suresh Prabhu
Suresh Prabhu lays out 4 goals for the Railways-
Goal 1: To deliver a sustained and measureable improvement in customer service
Goal 2 : Make rail a safer means of travel
Goal 3: Expand capacity substantially and modernize infrastructure
Goal 4: Finally make Indian Railways financially self-sustainable
Railway has suffered from a vicious cycle of under-investment for a long time leading to deterioration: Suresh Prabhu
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu puns on his name, while presenting the Budget- Prabhu(God) didn't answer so this Prabhu thought why can't we do something, he said.
Investment in Indian Railways is necessary for environment sustainability and well-being of future generations: Suresh Prabhu
Railways carry a heavy burden of expectations; citizens often not aware of constraints the Railways operate under: Suresh Prabhu
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu to interact with people via Talkathon today 5:15 pm. Ask Questions on Twitter with hashtag #AskMR. Live on Information &Broadcast YouTube channel.
Thank PM Modi for infusing all Indians with a sense of pride and dream of prosperous nation: Suresh Prabhu
Railways is a unique integrator of modern India: Suresh Prabhu
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu starts presenting his first Railway Budget in Parliament
Hope #RaiBudget2015 plans for efficient and cost competitive logistics to support "Make in India". http://t.co/Ygi6g7i8VM @makeinindia_
- Kiran Mazumdar Shaw (@kiranshaw) February 26, 2015 Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu to start his Budget speech in Parliament shortly.
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has reached the Parliament to present his first Budget
Ahead of #RailBudget2015 Sensex trades 58 points weaker at 28,950; Nifty down 17 points at 8,750
- NDTV Profit (@NDTVProfit) February 26, 2015
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu does a thumbs up outside Rail Bhavan before leaving for the Parliament to present his first Budget.
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu to present his first Budget in the Parliament at noon.
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu leaves Rail Bhavan for Parliament to present his first Budget
No room for hiking rail fares, says Former Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi ahead of the Railway Budget.
Former Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi says Railways can be turned around and wishes Sunil Prabhu luck ahead of his first Budget.
In order to attract private investment in Railways, need a clear roadmap from Suresh Prabhu: Umesh Chaudhury, managing director Titagarh Wagons to NDTV ahead of the Budget.
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu arrives at the Railway Ministry. Will leave for Parliament to present his first Budget shortly.
FAQs on #RailBudget2015- How is the Rail Budget prepared? #रेलबजट pic.twitter.com/B0QIFK2xTu
- MIB India (@MIB_India) February 26, 2015 Train passengers to NDTV ahead of Railway Budget: Want Suresh Prabhu to ensure there are cleaner toilets, better food.
Copies of the Railway Budget Document inside the Parliament premises Suresh Prabhu is expected to leave the Railway Ministry at 11:25 am and drive to the Parliament to present his first Budget
It is a long journey, everything can't be accomplished in the first year: Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu pic.twitter.com/MyOEYmz2WA
- NDTV (@ndtv) February 26, 2015
Delhi: Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu at his residence, will leave for Rail Bhawan shortly pic.twitter.com/rhRZwtUZdk
- ANI (@ANI_news) February 26, 2015Measures to increase FDI, real estate monetisation are some of key things to watch: Indranil Pan of Kotak Mahindra Bank ahead of the Railway Budget 2015
