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competition refresher magazine Published this article page no 41 Expert Group for Modernization of Indian Railways (Pitroda Committee) in 2012 Committee for Mobilization of Resources for Major Railway Projects and Restructuring of Railway Ministry and Railway Board (Debroy Committee) in 2015. Presently reviewapproval of safety aspects in railways is done by the Commission of Railway Safety an independent institution under the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Safety Status of Railways Train Collisions and Derailments Between 201415 and 201920 the number of such accidents and number of deaths reduced from 135 to 55 and from 292 to 5 respectively. Passenger Safety As per NCRB as compared to 27987 accidents in 2019 13018 accidents happened in 2020 leading to death of nearly 12000 railway passengers. Road Users Safety Around 1014 accidents reported at various railway crossings with 1185 deaths. Rescue from Human Trafficking Over 2000 women and children during 201721 o Indian Railways launched Operation AAHT a nationwide operation to curb human trafficking (with traffickers often using Indian Railways network). Commission of Railway Safety It is a statutory body (HQ Lucknow) established under the Railways Act 1989. It deals with matters pertaining to safety of rail travel and train operation including investigation on serious rail accidents. Parent agency of this commission is Ministry of Civil AviationOther reforms in Railways National Rail Plan (NRP) Based on the NRP a Vision 2024 document has been prepared to develop infrastructure by 2024 to enhance modal share of Railways in freight transportation to more than 40 per cent and to cater to the traffic requirements up to 2030. o Planned projects under it include Multi tracking of 14000 Km route electrification of entire Railway network upgrading the speed potential of important routes to 130 KMPH and 160 KMPH (present speed potential 110 KMPH) completion of important coal connectivity and port connectivity. Improved Project execution and Organizational efficiency through prioritized fund allocation and introduction of Ework contract management system EShramik Kalyan Portal and a single Central Payment System (in collaboration with State Bank of India). Speeding Electrification of Railways and Mission Greening 66% of track length has been electrified by November 2020. Railways aim to complete electrification of its entire broadgauge network by 2023. o Once completed IR will achieve a unique feat among the major railways in the world to run trains fully with indigenously produced power without dependence on imported fossil fuel. o After 100% electrification estimated saving on fuelenergy bill for IR would be about Rs.14500 Cr per annum. o Indian Railways have fixed itself a stiff target of being a netzero emitter of carbon by 2030. High Speed Rail At present MumbaiAhmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project is the only sanctioned project of HighSpeed Rail (HSR) in the country. It is under execution with the financial and technical assistance from Government of Japan. o A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) namely National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has been formed to implement the Project. Rail Development Authority (RDA) Centre approved setting up RDA an independent regulator to recommend passenger and freight fares and set service level benchmarks. Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) To faster transportation of goods and reduced logistic cost and improved supply chain efficiency. Bharat Gaurav Trains scheme To showcase the countrys rich cultural heritage as well as magnificent historical places to the public. CIVIL AVIATION SECTOR Civil Aviation Ministry announced a 100day development plan to boost the civil aviation sector. More on news Adversely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic the sector is slowly coming on the recovery path. 105 DELHI JAIPUR PUNE HYDERABAD AHMEDABAD LUCKNOW CHANDIGARH GUWAHATI © Vision IAS The 100 days plan aims to give the muchneeded fillip to sector by focusing on three main areas which are infrastructure policy targets and reforms initiative. o Under this four new airports at Agartala Kushinagar Jewar in Greater Noida and a second terminal building at Dehradun will be constructed in the next 100 days. o Six heliports in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh and commissioning of 50 new commercial routes under the UDAN scheme too will be developed. o A new policy for Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services has been announced. Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO) Services saga competition refresher magazine buy.
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