Congress Leader Pawan Khera alleges SEBI Chief Madhabi Buch of drawing salary from ICICI bank
New Delhi: Congress leader Pawan Khera on Monday accused Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch of receiving salaries from private entities, specifically ICICI Bank and ICICI Prudential, during her tenure.
At a press conference, Khera raised concerns over potential irregularities, claiming that Buch continued to draw income from these institutions while serving in her official capacity. He further alleged that several investigations involving ICICI Bank were resolved during this period, implying a conflict of interest.
Khera urged the SEBI Chairperson to clarify her position, accusing her of relaxing norms for ICICI Bank. He also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, highlighting their roles in the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, responsible for appointing SEBI's Chairperson. "Between 2017 and 2014, Madhabi Buch received regular income amounting to Rs 16 crore 80 lakhs from ICICI Bank while serving as a full-time SEBI member," Khera claimed, questioning the appropriateness of such payments.
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13 lakh litres of 'Rail Neer' supplied to train passengers daily: Government
New Delhi (PTI): Approximately 13 lakh litres of packaged drinking water -- 'Rail Neer' -- are being supplied to train passengers across the railway network daily, the government informed the Lok Sabha in a written reply on Wednesday.
Apprising the Lower House about the Indian Railways' endeavour to provide safe and potable drinking water facilities at all stations, the government also provided zone-wise details of the water vending machines (WVMs) installed there.
"To ensure the quality of drinking water being made available at the railway stations, instructions exist for periodical checking and required corrective action to be taken.
"Regular inspection and maintenance of drinking water facilities is carried out and complaints are attended to promptly," Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said while responding to a question raised by BJP MP Anup Sanjay Dhotre seeking to know the supply of drinking water at railway stations across the country
"Complaints regarding deficiency in services, including water supply, are received through various channels such as public complaints, web portals, social media, etc. These complaints are received at various levels, including the Railway Board, zonal railways, division office, etc.," Vaishnaw said.
"The complaints so received are forwarded to the concerned wings of Railways and necessary action is taken to check and address them. As receipt of such complaints and action taken thereon is a continuous and dynamic process, a centralised compendium of these is not maintained," he added.
Providing zone-wise details of water vending machines, the minister said 954 such machines have been installed across railway stations.
"The Indian Railways also provides safe and affordable packaged drinking water bottles -- Rail Neer -- approved by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in trains and at stations," Vaishnaw said.
"Approximately, 13 lakh litres of Rail Neer are being supplied per day to the travelling passengers in trains and at stations across the Indian Railways network," he added.
