(a) the details of on-going projects in West Bengal;
(b) whether the work on these projects is progressing as per schedule;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the time by which these projects are likely to be completed?
(a) the details of on-going projects in West Bengal;
(b) whether the work on these projects is progressing as per schedule;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the time by which these projects are likely to be completed?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)
(a) to (d): At present, Railways have taken up 57 major projects comprising 17 New Lines, 36 Doublings and 4 Gauge Conversions falling fully/partly in the State of West Bengal at consolidated latest anticipated cost of `39454 crore with consolidated outlay of `1387 crore made for the year 2018-19.
These projects are progressing as per availability of funds. Apart from availability of funds, completion of projects depends upon several factors like complete handing over of encumbrance-free land by the State Government, forestry clearances, shifting of utilities, Road over/under bridges, canal & electrical crossings, etc. Hence, no time-frame has been fixed for completion of these projects.
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