Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Vaishnaw Addresses Rahul's Query on Raebareli Factory
Rahul Gandhi raised concerns about unfair practices in the Raebareli rail factory.
The government is responding to these concerns by implementing several changes to protect workers.
This includes ensuring workers are paid directly and creating a system to report issues.
The factory already has enough workers for its current workload.
Railway employees at the factory receive the same bonus as other railway workers, with about 3.75 crore paid out last year.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw addressed complaints regarding illegal commissions at the Modern Coach Factory (MCF) in Raebareli.
Rahul Gandhi inquired about illegal commissions taken from contractual workers by manpower recruitment agencies.
The government has implemented measures to prevent malpractices in salary disbursement, including direct payments to bank accounts.
Measures include mandatory worker registration, adherence to compliances, protection against arbitrary termination, penalties for violations, awareness camps, and grievance redressal.
The minister stated the current staff strength at MCF is adequate for production.
- Who
- Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Rahul Gandhi.
- What
- Railway Minister Vaishnaw addressed concerns about illegal commissions and measures taken at the Modern Coach Factory in Raebareli.
- When
- The information was presented in Lok Sabha on Wednesday, July 23, based on a recent PTI report.
- Where
- Modern Coach Factory (MCF) in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- To prevent malpractices in salary disbursement to contractual staff and address complaints about illegal commissions.
- Location
- Modern Coach Factory (MCF), Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh
- Inquiry by
- Rahul Gandhi
- Minister Responding
- Ashwini Vaishnaw
- Payment Method
- Directly to bank accounts
- Bonus Paid
- Approx Rs 3.75 cr (2023-24)