(a) whether the Government of India have listed the State highways being financed by the World Bank in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise, particularly in Bihar; and
(c) the amount sanctioned by the World Bank for State highways during Eighth and Ninth Plan, State-wise?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (MAJOR GENERAL (RETD.) B.C. KHANDURI, AVSM)
(a)&(b) State roads come within the purview of the respective State Governments. However, the World Bank has provided a loan assistance of US$51.5 million under Technical assistance for preparation of road projects and policy reforms. Fourteen States, viz. Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Kerala, Gujarat, Orissa, Manipur, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, West Bengal, Mizoram, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Tripura and Union Territory of Pondicherry are preparing the projects out of this loan. There is no commitment, however, from the World Bank for funding these projects.
(c) Loans of US$350 million, US$381 million and US$360 million have been provided by World Bank for the State Road Projects in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Karnataka, respectively.