(a) whether the construction work of the fourth bridge over the Brahmaputra has not yet been started;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(c) the time by which the said work is likely to be commenced and completed?
(a) whether the construction work of the fourth bridge over the Brahmaputra has not yet been started;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(c) the time by which the said work is likely to be commenced and completed?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) ( MAJOR GENERAL (RETD.) B.C. KHANDURI, AVSM )
(a)&(b) Ministry of Railways is the Nodal Ministry for this project. This project was included in the budget 1997-1998 of Ministry of Railways. They have completed final location survey with detailed investigation for the bridge and approaches. However, the actual work on this project will be taken up after obtaining requisite clearances for which necessary action has already been initiated by Ministry of Railways.
(c) No target date for completion of this project has yet been fixed. The completion of this work would depend upon availability of resources.