PM allays fear over privatisation of Railways

26 Dec 2014 Evaluate

Allaying fears over introducing private and foreign investment for improving railway infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ruled out the chances of Railways privatization. He further clarified that the government planned to utilize the enormous capital available with business establishments within the country as well as abroad for improving the infrastructure, which in turn would boost the economy.

PM emphasized on the potential of Railways' huge infrastructure which, if utilized properly, could transform the country's economy. He proposed the idea of setting up skill development centres in the vicinity of these stations, which would employ unemployed youths in the village and nearby areas.

However, he underscored that to make railways an attractive career option for many talented young people, the country would have to invest into its technology up-gradation and better human resource management and it is for the very purpose that the government unveiled to set up four Railway universities across the country.

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