The operational expenditure, i.e. ordinary working expenses, normally show an increasing trend. However, there has been a sharp ncrease from 2008-09 as shown below:
YEAR | ORDINARY WORKING EXPENSES (RS. IN CRORE) |
2006-07 | 37432.53 |
2007-08 | 41033.17 |
2008-09 | 54349.30 |
2009-19 | 66152.38(approx.) |
The operational/ordinary working expenses have increased sharply after 2007-08 primarily due to impact of
implementation of recommendations of 6th Pay Commission. Other factors contributing to the increase in expenditure include higher price of fuel, increase in lease charges, higher cost of stores, increased rate of dearness allowance etc.
implementation of recommendations of 6th Pay Commission. Other factors contributing to the increase in expenditure include higher price of fuel, increase in lease charges, higher cost of stores, increased rate of dearness allowance etc.
All possible measures are being taken to contain expenditure, which include control in areas such as fuel/power
consumption, contractual payments and purchase of materials, productive use of manpower, better utilization of assets, improved inventory management and Steps for reduction in the cost of operations and maintenance of rolling
stock and other assets.
consumption, contractual payments and purchase of materials, productive use of manpower, better utilization of assets, improved inventory management and Steps for reduction in the cost of operations and maintenance of rolling
stock and other assets.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways, Shri K.H. Muniyappa
in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
SOURCE - PIB
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