Question : UPGRADATION OF STILLWELL ROAD



(a) whether the Government proposes to upgrade the Stillwell Road on the Indo-Myanmar border with a view to strengthening trade links with South-East Asian countries;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the total funds allocated for the above purpose; and

(d) the time by which the upgradation work is likely to be completed ?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS(SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE)

(a) Government have not decided to upgrade the so-called Stillwell road in Myanmar.

(b) to (d) Do not arise.