Question : CONSTRUCTION OF NATIONAL HIGHWAYS IN MADHYA PRADESH

(a) whether the total length of National Highways proposed to be constructed under the National Highways Development Programme in Madhya Pradesh is relatively less;

(b) if so, whether there is any proposal to increase this length;

(c) if so, the length in kilometres proposed to be increased;

(d) the time by which it is likely to be done;

(e) if not, the reasons therefor;

(f) whether the funds for the maintenance, strengthening and expansion of roads in Madhya Pradesh are being sanctioned proportionally; and

(g) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a) No Sir.

(b), (c) & (d) : Do not arise.

(e) 1517 Km. of National Highway length has been identified for construction under National Highways Development Project (NHDP) in Madhya Pradesh, which is not relatively less. This includes 657 Km under NHDP-II, 804 Km under NHDP-III, 56 Km under NHDP-V, besides 42 km of NHDP-II is proposed for six laning under NHDP-V.

(f) & (g) The funds for maintenance, strengthening and expansion of National Highway in Madhya Pradesh are being allocated based on length of NHs, utilization of funds during previous year, nature and extent of damages and overall availability of funds etc. The funds allocated during current year are as below:

Head	Funds allocated to Govt. of MP in 2006-07 (Rs. in Crore)
Original 80.00
Maintenance and Repairs 62.94