Rail Development Authority: Important Topics for UPSC Exams
Rail Development Authority:Important Topics for UPSC Exams
Rail Development Authority
- Ministry of Railways had brought out a concept paper for public consultation on setting up of Rail Development Authority of India. Based on inputs received from stakeholders, a proposal for setting up of RDA has been approved by Government.
- Some of the aims and objectives of Rail Development Authority are:
- pricing of services commensurate with costs;
- enhancement of Non Fare Revenue;
- protection of consumer interests by ensuring quality of service and cost optimization;
- competition, efficiency and economy;
- market development;
- creation of positive environment of investment;
- benchmarking of service standards against international norms;
- providing framework for non-discriminatory open access to Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC);
- Absorption of new technologies for achieving efficiency and performance
standards;
and human resource development to achieve any of its stated objectives. - It is envisaged that RDA comprising a Chairman and three Members shall make recommendations to Government for appropriate consideration/decision.