In a boost to the railways' cleanliness and safety drives, the cash-strapped public transporter has received Rs 1655 crore from the government for the installation of CCTVs at stations and Bio-Toilets in trains across the country.
While Rs 1155 crore has been given to the Railways for installing Bio-Toilets n trains under Swachh Bharat Mission, it has got Rs 500 crore under Nirbhaya Fund for putting all major stations under CCTV surveilance for enhancing passenger safety and security.
"We have got special grant of Rs 1155 crore for installing Bio-Toilets in trains which will result in taking Swachh Bharat Mission a step forward ensuring cleanliness," Railway Board Chairman told PTI.
A K Mittal
The Railways has set the target of making the entire network as discharge-free zone by September 2019.
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