Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Railway Minister Discusses Land Usage and Revenue
The Indian government is making money from its train land.
Some of this land is used for businesses and some is being used for sports and social activities.
The Railways earned over 3000 crore rupees from commercial uses.
The government also allows some use of railway land for things like hospitals for a low price.
A tiny portion of the land is being used without permission.
About 0.22% of Indian Railways land is encroached.
Approximately 1% of railway land is used commercially.
The Railways earned Rs 3,129.49 crore in 2024-25 from commercial land use.
Land is permitted for social infrastructure at Re 1 per square metre annually for up to 60 years.
Temporary licensing for cultural and sports activities is allowed for up to 4 months.
- Who
- Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
- What
- Indian Railways' land usage and commercial earnings.
- When
- Information shared on Friday regarding the 2024-25 fiscal year.
- Where
- Information pertains to land across Indian Railways.
- Why
- To provide information on land use and revenue generation.
Railway Operations
Public Interests
Land Management
Railway Operations
Focuses on land utilization efficiency and commercial revenue generation.
Public Interests
Ensures that land is appropriately used, minimizing encroachment and optimizing revenue.
- Total Railway Land
- 4.90 lakh hectare
- Encroached Land
- 0.22% (1,078 hectare)
- Commercial Land Use
- 1% (4,930 hectare)
- Revenue from Commercial Use (2024-25)
- Rs 3,129.49 crore
- Social Infrastructure Lease
- Re 1 per square metre annually for up to 60 years
- Temporary Licensing (Cultural/Sports)
- Up to 4 months
