PAC observes 'serious discrepancies' by Railways on passenger amenities
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Summary
Hundreds of stations lack drinking water, ATM counters and toilet facilities for differently abled persons, says PAC panel chairperson and Congress MP K C Venugopal
Key Facts
TypeNews
SourceBusinessLine - Economy
PublishedFriday, 18 September 2026
Affected Population~900 million rural households, 190 million lacking safe water
Key Numbers
Jal Jeevan Mission: Rs 60,000 crore/year
14.5 crore rural tap connections delivered
SBM 2.0: Rs 1.4 lakh crore outlay
Rs 11.11 lakh crore capital expenditure (2025-26)
Key Authorities
Ministry of Jal ShaktiCPCBCGWBMinistry of Road TransportMinistry of Railways
Key Stakeholders
Rural HouseholdsUrban Water UtilitiesFarmers (Irrigation)CommutersTrucking IndustryRailways Employees
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