Take strictest possible action against corrupt railway officials: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked Railways to take strictest possible action against its officials found guilty of corruption. 

Interacting through ICT-based, multi-modal platform PRAGATI, Mr Modi yesterday noted that a large number of complaints were related to corrupt practices of officials. 

Reviewing the progress towards handling and resolution of grievances, the Prime Minister asked Railways to work towards a unified single telephone number for all grievances and queries including helpline in the case of an



accident. 

Reviewing Mission Indradhanush, Mr Modi asked for targeted attention in strict time frames for the 100 worst performing districts. He said, youth organizations such as the National Cadet Corps and Nehru Yuva Kendra could be involved in the outreach effort to ensure that no child was left without the benefit of immunization.

Reviewing the implementation of Swachhta Action Plans, the Prime Minister said, events such as Swachhta fortnights should be converted into movements towards permanent solutions.