It is true that a lot of poker is played with the pink book allocation of some projects. Some for genuine reason, some with mal-intention of diversion of fund to other favoured project(s) and many times due to lack of fund in the kitty of IR.
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In current scenario where, growth in bulk freight offering to IR remaining very poor and actual revenue falling short of the budgeted revenue by a hefty 11%, there are every chances that many projects of previous budget may not get enough funds.
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After getting worst kind of handover of IR from the predecessor, Mr Prabhu have to face the fury of 3 strong enemies of IR finances i.e. passenger subsidy, seventh pay commission burden and very poor bulk loading (especially coal) simultaneously hitting hard.