Question : GAUGE CONVERSION WORK BETWEEN HASSAN AND SHRAVANA BELAGOLA



(a) whether the broad gauge work between Hassan and Shravana belagola is in progress;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government for early completion of the work on the said project?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI O. RAJAGOPAL)

(a) to (c) Yes, Sir. Hassan-Shravanabelagola is a part of Hassan-Bangalore new line project where earthwork and bridgeworks are in progress. An amount of Rs. 48.77 cr. has been incurred on this project upto 31.3.2001. The outlay provided during 2001-02 is Rs. 15 cr. and proposed during 2002-03 is Rs.8 cr. The work is being progressed as per availability of resources.