Ex.526, Mr. Deputy Chairman, Sir, the

Mr. Deputy Chairman, Sir, the Railways has been a very big undertaking in the artery of our country. This is managed by nearly 20 lakh people. Except bringing foodgrains and pulses under the purview of standard freight, it is good that the Minister for Railways has not increased the freight charges and passenger fares for the coming year. It is really a welcome measure and I must congratulate him for a giving a year of rest for stabilising the rates which have been revised last year, Sir, for the efficient management of any institution, of any public undertaking, the foremost thing is the security of service and the contentment of the working men, I am sure most of the Members would also share my view on this. Therefore, Sir, there should be a good relationship between the working railwaymen and the Government.