to the
Unstarred Question No. 4096 dated April 18, 2002, regarding Bridge over river Ganga in
Monghyr and state;
(a) whether the Railways has obtained necessary clearance for construction of rail-cum-road
bridge over river Ganga in Monghyr;
(b) if so, the time by which the work on the project is likely to be started and completed; and
(c) if not, the reasons for delay in obtaining the clearance?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI BANDARU DATTATRAYA )
(a) to (c): The work of construction of rail bridge over river Ganga in Monghyr was included in
the Supplementary Budget 1997-98 with the stipulation that work would be taken up after
obtaining requisite clearances. Subsequently, based on persistent demand, Final Location Survey
for construction of rail-cum-road bridge over river Ganga at Monghyr has been carried out and
necessary action has already been initiated for obtaining requisite clearances. No target date for
completion of the work has yet been fixed.