New Delhi (PTI): Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday constituted an expert committee under the chairmanship of FICCI Secretary General Amit Mitra for developing innovative funding techniques for the Railways through PPP mode and a vision document 2020.
The 16-member committee has been asked to start offering recommendations within fifteen days of its first meeting, said an official release.
She had announced the formation of this committee in her Budget speech earlier this month.
The expert committee has been specifically asked to consider developing business models of the Delhi–Mumbai industrial corridor and utilising railway land bank along the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor for starting projects in rolling stock production.
Besides, it has been asked to advice on private-public participation in setting up the new coach factory at Kanchrappara – Halisahar Railway complex and setting up of a 1000 MW power plant at Adra in collaboration with the NTPC, the release said.
Comprising members from the Railway Board, industry, and retired bureaucrats among others, it will also review the status of progress of ongoing activities undertaken by the Railways.
Further, it will give views on assembly facilities and coach rehabilitation at Dankuni-Majerhat-Nowpara section and consider the best way for developing world class stations and multi functional complexes, the release added.
