Humshakals earns Rs 25 cr in the first 2 days.
If Indians can pay for this, surely no need for the hue and cry over 14% train fare hike.
Maharashtra State Transport buses (Popularly known as ST Mahamandal) charge me 280/- for journey between Mumbai to Pune, whereas i am ready to pay 600/- for Shivneri Volvo bus for the same distance (although it is of same ST Mahamandal) i don't have to justify the fare difference here even to a small kid or illiterate person, because the reason is obvious and we all know. Its the facility, luxury and comfort for which i am being charge higher. This may be very common reason and no rocket science behind it.
Perhaps, this is not the only reason for hike in fare and i am not justifying simply on the basis of the above illustration. What make me justify the move is as given below.
Loss Making Railway:- After giving in salaries (a big share of expenditure, the Railways Ministry is one of the country's biggest employers), fuel costs (again, a big chunk for reasons that need no explanation), wear and tear and repairs, what's left is hardly enough for creating more infrastructure. "only 6 per cent of the allocations go for creating more infrastructure. We need to find a solution to cut costs and priorities. There are ongoing projects worth Rs 5 lakh crores and we are able to allocate just Rs 25 to 30,000 crores sometimes for these. You just calculate, is it possible? I'm sorry to say, some projects may even need 40 years for completion at the rate at which we allocate funds. Mind that the hike was obvious because it was schedule by the UPA government in the month of May which they thought after election result. The only difference is it been implemented in NDA regime.
Fuel charges:- "A stitch in time save nine" this phrase in known to all of us. With whats happening at international level more specifically middle east oil crises is definitely going to hike the prices of the oil at international market. If i talk about the expenses on fuel charges more than 50% of the engines are running on Fuel (Diesel) engine which is going to increase the burden. This hike is going to absorb the future heat as well.
Infrastructure Development:- We all are fascinated by the railways scene on platform at foreign countries, may be its the love making, Family departure, carrying luggage, waiting lounge. we all wish to have it in India. Then the question comes who is going to pay for the infrastructure investment? off course the government has to, but ultimately it will go from your pocket. Till date it was taken via the route of Tax, now this time it has taken directly in terms of hike in prices..I am of the view this direct method is beneficial then regular. As in budget allocation method it take more time and no accountability. Now with the direct method of fare rise there will be rise in the income and the profit will be directly put for development. Believe me BJP has the track record of transport development. Last time they initiated highway development project during Atalji government, this time is for Rail development.
Common Mans Apathy:- If i am justifying the hike in fare doesn't mean that i am unaware of the burden it will put on common mans pocket, i know this because i am a common man. But to gain something you have to bare something, after all its we all common man going to reap the benefit of the highly effective and comfortable rail transport system. Increase in fare is but natural with the time duration lets open our mind and broaden our views to embrace this decision, lets just digest this pill for our benefit.
Best Luck!!!
If Indians can pay for this, surely no need for the hue and cry over 14% train fare hike.
Maharashtra State Transport buses (Popularly known as ST Mahamandal) charge me 280/- for journey between Mumbai to Pune, whereas i am ready to pay 600/- for Shivneri Volvo bus for the same distance (although it is of same ST Mahamandal) i don't have to justify the fare difference here even to a small kid or illiterate person, because the reason is obvious and we all know. Its the facility, luxury and comfort for which i am being charge higher. This may be very common reason and no rocket science behind it.
Perhaps, this is not the only reason for hike in fare and i am not justifying simply on the basis of the above illustration. What make me justify the move is as given below.
Loss Making Railway:- After giving in salaries (a big share of expenditure, the Railways Ministry is one of the country's biggest employers), fuel costs (again, a big chunk for reasons that need no explanation), wear and tear and repairs, what's left is hardly enough for creating more infrastructure. "only 6 per cent of the allocations go for creating more infrastructure. We need to find a solution to cut costs and priorities. There are ongoing projects worth Rs 5 lakh crores and we are able to allocate just Rs 25 to 30,000 crores sometimes for these. You just calculate, is it possible? I'm sorry to say, some projects may even need 40 years for completion at the rate at which we allocate funds. Mind that the hike was obvious because it was schedule by the UPA government in the month of May which they thought after election result. The only difference is it been implemented in NDA regime.
Fuel charges:- "A stitch in time save nine" this phrase in known to all of us. With whats happening at international level more specifically middle east oil crises is definitely going to hike the prices of the oil at international market. If i talk about the expenses on fuel charges more than 50% of the engines are running on Fuel (Diesel) engine which is going to increase the burden. This hike is going to absorb the future heat as well.
Infrastructure Development:- We all are fascinated by the railways scene on platform at foreign countries, may be its the love making, Family departure, carrying luggage, waiting lounge. we all wish to have it in India. Then the question comes who is going to pay for the infrastructure investment? off course the government has to, but ultimately it will go from your pocket. Till date it was taken via the route of Tax, now this time it has taken directly in terms of hike in prices..I am of the view this direct method is beneficial then regular. As in budget allocation method it take more time and no accountability. Now with the direct method of fare rise there will be rise in the income and the profit will be directly put for development. Believe me BJP has the track record of transport development. Last time they initiated highway development project during Atalji government, this time is for Rail development.
Common Mans Apathy:- If i am justifying the hike in fare doesn't mean that i am unaware of the burden it will put on common mans pocket, i know this because i am a common man. But to gain something you have to bare something, after all its we all common man going to reap the benefit of the highly effective and comfortable rail transport system. Increase in fare is but natural with the time duration lets open our mind and broaden our views to embrace this decision, lets just digest this pill for our benefit.
Best Luck!!!
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