Question

Q24) Recently, the innovative council 'Kayakalp' was in news. This relates to:

• A. a) Tax reforms
• B. b) Infrastructure development
• C. c) Revamping public healthcare structure
• D. d) Betterment of Indian Railways

Answer 1

The correct option is D d) Betterment of Indian Railways

Answer 24: D

Recently, the meeting of ‘Kayakalp’, the innovative council of Indian Railways was held) This Council is headed by noted Industrialist
Shri Ratan Tata)

Explanation: The Railway Minister Shri Suresh Prabhu said that Indian Railways, on one hand, has to fulfill its social obligation of
providing affordable travel facilities to the public in different parts of the country while on the other hand, has to work as a commercial
organisation earning profit. There is a need to balance these two requirements and function in a manner so that best services could
be provided to the people at affordable prices and the Railways emerge as an effective engine of growth for the country’s economy.
He said that while it is necessary to formulate a future roadmap for expansion and growth of Indian Railways, but at the same time it is
necessary to understand and address present challenges which could not be overlooked) The Railway Minister pointed out that Indian
Railways has a huge dedicated manpower which is its inherent strength. We all have to work collectively to make Indian Railways as
No. 1 Railway in the world, so that it can serve people and nation in the best possible manner.