It is very heartening to see that today most of these things are being produced in India. Recently, I had the privilege of visiting some of these factories, especially the Chittaranjan factory, and I saw that the recent manufacture of an electric engine are manufactured, the latter ones at Varanasi. These have gone a long way in meeting the demands of the railways sufficiently. As far as many other things connected with the electric equipment are concerned, I find that they are also produced in a large number at Bhopal, at the heavy electrical factory which I had the privilege of visting only the other day, and they have given a very good account of themselves. These things should augur well for future activities as far as the railways are concerned. About the amenities and so many other things concerning the second class passengers, the railways have done very well. A democratic government, as it is, has to look to the needs of the second class passengers who subscribe to the tune of 80 percent of the railways revenue. Installation of fans in coaches, construction of passenger halls and, above all, the abolition of the invidious distinction about exist and entry of the passengers do speak very well of the administrative side. And apart from the amenities, the exciting thing that we see is that those people who have been in working I mean the railway staff have also been accorded a number of facilities. At some places, it was a heartening scene to see students taking wholesome meals which were subsidised by the railways administration. These are some of the points to which I have to draw your attention. After having given my thoughts to these things, I would like to speak on certain matters which have engaged my attention currently.
