``As a token, I presented her a cheque of Rs 50,000. Besides, the railways have taken the responsibility of complete treatment, funding her education and providing her a job whenever she is eligible for it,'' the minister stated.

Naik said Jaybala had shown exemplary courage in fighting the anti-social element in the ladies compartment and she will be recommended to the President for a bravery award.

The minister, who had a prolonged meeting with the officials at the Nair Hospital, said, ``Since all commuters are insured Jaybala is entitled to compensation.''

Referring to a meeting with Deputy Chief Minister Gopinath Munde on enhancing security on the railway stations and along the tracks, he said, ``Our effort will be to ensure that such incidents to not occuragain. However, it will be difficult to say if one can stop such tendencies.''

Naik was instrumental in introducing an insurance scheme for railway commuters following the death of over two dozen lady commuters when they jumped out of a running local in 1993. However, the then railway minister Jafer Sharief had refused the plea on financial help stating that it was not the government's responsibility.

Later, Naik took up the matter with the Janata Dal-led Union government, which introduced came out with a policy on compensation to railway commuters. ``All commuters, having a valid ticket are insured as per the decision of the Ministry of Railways,'' he added. When asked about his assurance on improving suburban rail services within 15 days, Naik claimed that there is a marked improvement in the network.