The 2017-18 Union Budget has been a game _ changing
one in the many ways. From introducing visionary
measures promote Digital India to discarding a separate Railway Budget, the government has proposed a balanced Budget.
Recent derailments had brought the vulnerability of the national carrier into the lime light. For the railways, funds allotment of R's. one lakh crore towards safety, is a welcome more. Better safety can be ensured with improved tracks, better rolling stock, better signaling,
lesser level- crossings, fencing where required and world - class maintenance of tracks . This would lead to safer and faster movement , would fuel efficiency and productivity.
The government is paving the way for semi- heigh speed trains across the network. Progressive moves like these will ensure that India gets to the global standard in terms of competence efficiency and financial management in devilment.
