(a) whether there is any proposal to formulate Integrated
Transport Policy;
(a) if so, whether experts on Road Transport is likely to be consulted before finalising the policy to make it mutually beneficial to both the sectors;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which it is likely to be formulated?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI DIGVIJAY SINGH)
(a) to (d) :The Task Force on Infrastructure was
constituted under the Chairmanship of Planning Commission
comprising both Government and industry representatives
with the aim of attracting investments to specific
projects of national and regional importance and ensuring
their timely completion. The mandate of the Task Force was
subsequently enlarged to formulate and integrate national
transport policy to strengthen transport infrastructure.
Draft Integrated Transport Policy is yet to be considered
by the Task Force.