The Commission of Railway Safety functions under the administrative co

The Commission of Railway Safety functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of

Labour and Employment
Railways
Commerce and Industries
Civil Aviation
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UPSC SO-Steno – 2017
The Commission of Railway Safety (CRS) is a government safety authority that investigates serious railway accidents. To ensure its independence from the operational body (Ministry of Railways), it functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Placing the railway safety regulator under a different ministry than the one operating the railways enhances its autonomy and impartiality in investigating accidents and recommending safety measures.
The CRS is the nodal body responsible for ensuring safety in rail travel and operations in India. Its role is crucial in accident inquiry and suggesting improvements in railway infrastructure and procedures.
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