Allocation made last year to NWR was hopelessly low as compared to other zones. Even after impressive increase of 26% this year, the figure of 1405 crores is very less considering the size of NWR network. Since NWR mainly serves Rajasthan, a BJP ruled state, such negligence is surprising.
This is in stark contrast from previous regimes where opposition ruled states were targeted by central govt. This is a clear indication that funds are mostly allocated based on the requirements of IR and not on political considerations.