Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu presented the Railway Budget for fiscal 2015-16. The highlights are as follows
. Railways to monetize its assets rather than selling them.
. Railways to set up an environment directive in Railway Board.
. Railways to launch a mission for water conservation, expansion of water harvesting systems will continue.
. Railways has begun digitized mapping of railway land to counter encroachment.
. Railways to launch a coastal connectivity programme this year.
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. Railways sets aside Rs.2000 crores for Coastal Connectivity Program; Rs.2500 crores through BOT/Annuity route. 1000 MW Solar plant; 100DEMUs to dual fuel.
. Railways working on solutions to address menace of corruption.
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