8. India’s rail infrastructure has failed to keep pace with the rate at which both passenger and freight traffic has increased substantially over the years. Comment. In light of the Kakodar committee recommendations, enumerate the measures that can be taken in this regard.

Approach:

♤ Introduce with the existing situation of Indian railways.

♤ Comment upon how India’s rail infrastructure has not been developed as per

increasing requirement and problems caused by it.

♤ Discuss the recommendations of Anil Kakodar committee to improve railways infrastructure in this regard.