(a) the total number of Indian contractors engaged in construction of
NHs alongwith the contractors having international expertise in road
construction; and
(b) the number of contractors found guilty during the last three
years and the current year alongwith the details of action taken against
such defaulting contractors?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI JITIN PRASADA)
(a) 24 Indian contractors/concessionaires in joint venture or as Consortium
Partners with International contractors are engaged in construction of National
Highways Development Project.
(b) Contractors/ concessionaires who are consistently non-performing are
placed in the list of non-performers. Some of the contracts of such contractors/
concessionaires have been terminated. The contractors/concessionaires placed in
the list of non-performers are not permitted to bid for works under National
Highways Development Project. Details of action taken against contractors
during the last three years and current year are annexed.