Railway ministry urges MPs to sponsor benches at stations

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said, his ministry has appealed to members of Parliament to sponsor benches on railway platforms using MPLAD funds. 

On most occasions, passengers are forced to sit on the floor due to a shortage of benches on station premises.Mr Goyal said in New Delhi yesterday, the



ministry has plans to generate revenue from benches by allowing advertisements on them.

Members of Parliament Local Area Development, MPLAD funds can be used to construct toilets, approach roads, foot over bridge, escalator and amenities for the disabled at railway stations.