Question : BRIDGE OVER CHAMBAL RIVER

(a) the number of bridges proposed to be constructed on chambal river connecting Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, including a bridge between Mandrayal and Chambal;

(b) the present status of these projects along with the funds earmarked/ sanctioned for this purpose;

(c) whether there is any delay in granting approval to these projects; and

(d) if so, the reasons therefore and the time by which these projects are likely to be approved and completed?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

(a) to (d) One bridge on river Chambal connecting Morena district and Dholpur district on NH-3 is part of the 4- laning of Dholpur-Morena section of NH-3, targeted to be completed by December, 2013. No separate funds have been earmarked/ sanctioned for the bridge.