(a) whether the Government propose to formulate any action plan for development of National Highways especially in the Newly created States i.e. Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Uttaranchal;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) MAJOR GENERAL (RETD.) B.C. KHANDURI, AVSM
(a) & (b) Annual Plan 2001-2002 for development of National Highways in all the States including Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Uttaranchal has already been finalized. Annual Plan 2001-2002 for development of National Highways in the newly created states of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Uttaranchal contains the following provisions:
State Plan Provision
Chhattisgarh Rs. 84.45 crore Jharkhand Rs. 71.05 crore Uttaranchal Rs. 98.88 crore