Question : ADDITIONAL HIGHWAYS IN GUJARAT



(a) the rank of Gujarat in terms of National Highways length;

(b) the State-wise details of National Highway notified in the country particularly in Gujarat during each of the last three years;

(c) whether the Government intends to upgrade additional highways in Gujarat; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a) The rank of Gujarat in terms of National Highways length is 10th.

(b) State-wise details of National Highway notified in the country during each of the last three years is annexed.

(c) and (d) Expansion of National Highway network is a continuous process and declaration of new National Highway is taken up from time to time depending upon, requirement of connectivity, inter-se priority and availability of funds.