Why can\'t Railways attempt to generate its own solar power?
June 24, 2014
Typically, a roof top 1 kV system or solar power panel would cost Rs1 lakh and the government provides certain subsidy for its citizens and industries. Railways would come under essential services and it possibly can get a better deal from the government
AK Ramdas
It may be recalled that the Railway\'s interim budget for United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government was presented by Mallikarjun Kharge, which was not implemented, and which has proposed certain unavoidable hikes in fares. DV Sadanand Gowda, the new Railway Minister has now the difficult choice of modifying the proposals made earlier and also include his own vision of what Railways ought to do in the next five years. His plans are expected to be reflected in his budget that is likely to be presented early next month.