Question : North-East Connectivity Projects

(a) whether any North-East connectivity project being jointly undertaken by India and Japan has been delayed:

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the reason therefor;

(c) whether Japan International Cooperation Agency(JICA) has submitted the feasibility report on the project and also agreed to offer assistance in outline design and construction of these projects:
(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the time by which the work on the project is likely to be initiated along with the time stipulated for its completion ?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)
(a) No, Madam.

(b) Doesn’t arise.

(c) Yes, Madam.

(d) Detailed Project Reports prepared by MoRTH for Two laning with paved shoulder of (i) Aizawal to Tuipang (350km) of NH-54 in Mizoram and (ii) Tura to Dalu (51.5 km) of NH-51 in Meghalaya have been appraised and necessary modifications have been suggested by JICA.

(e) Work on NH-51 and NH-54 are likely to be started in April, 2017 and October, 2017 respectively to be completed in 3 years and 3.5 years respectively.
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