Railways goes to people for ideas to generate revenue

The idea generator might also get some earnings if the project is successful, say officials

Your idea could be a catalyst for the Indian Railways (IR) to reach its non-fare revenue target of Rs 14,000 crore in 2017-18. The organisation said it was seeking innovative ideas for revenue generation from individuals or bodies to boost its non-fare revenue.

“A lot of start-ups and individuals have already shown interest, with divisions and zones coming up with unique ideas like using railway platforms for marriage receptions. We are evaluating all these proposals and will take them to market for competitive bidding soon, depending on their earning possibilities,” said an official.

Contracts will be given for five years,