Question : SCRAPPING OF NHDP

(a) whether Sadiya and Jonai in upper Assam are connected with the proposed east-west corridor;

(b) if not, the reasons therefor and the steps being taken for including them in the same;

(c) whether the Government proposes to scrap National Highways Development Programme; and

(d) if so, the reasons therefor?

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

(a) No, Sir.

(b) The alignment of NHDP including East-West/North-South corridors has been frozen. Therefore, no change in its alignment at this stage is envisaged.

(c) No, Sir.

(d) Does not arise.