(a) the details of funds provided for conversion of N.G. line into B.G. line from Naupada to Gunupur during 2004-05 and progress made so far;
(b) whether B.G. line from Gunupur Railway Station has been included;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the steps taken by the Ministry to clear the extension of B.G. line project with the concerned authorities for execution of extension line?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R. VELU)
(a): An outlay of Rs. 15 crore has been provided for Naupada-Gunupur Gauge Conversion project in the Budget 2004-05. Final Location Survey for the project has been completed. Land acquisition is in progress. Earthwork and bridge-works are in progress.
(b) to (d): An updating survey for extension of this line beyond Gunupur up to Theruvali (76 Kms) has been included in the Budget 2005-06.