Railways uses 1% land commercially

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Indian Railways has 1% of its land used commercially and 0.22% encroached upon, according to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The minister stated that approximately 4,930 hectares are used commercially, generating Rs 3,129.49 crore in 2024-25. Encroachments affect 1,078 hectares. Railways allows land use for social infrastructure like schools and hospitals for up to 60 years at a nominal rate.


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