(a) whether the Government of Gujarat has submitted a proposal for Phase-II work of Ahmedabad-Dandi NH-228;
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(c) whether funds have been sanctioned/released for the development of Dandi Heritage Route NH-228; and
(d) if so, the details thereof along with the method adopted to utilise this fund in this year?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)
(a) & (b) No, Sir. Dandi Heritage Route has been de-linked from National Highway No. 228, so as to keep the heritage character of the Dandi Heritage Route intact. Accordingly, phase-II of Dandi Heritage Route no more exists.
(c) & (d) Three works amounting to Rs. 425.00 cores have been included in the Annual Plan 2015-16 for Development of NH-228.
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