Question : CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS IN LWE AFFECTED AREAS



(a) whether any instances of damaging the metalled and cement-concrete roads by the Naxals in the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected areas in various States of the country have come to the notice of the Government;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken by the Government in this regard;

(c) whether the Government proposes to use a new technique for construction of roads in such areas; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI SARVEY SATHYANARAYANA)

(a) and (b) No instances of damaging roads by Naxals in the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected areas is reported except isolated road cuttings in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh State.

(c) No, Madam.

(d) Does not arise, in view to the reasons cited in reply to part (a) above.