Question : HI-SPEED RAIL CORRIDOR TO CONNECT BUDDHIST SPOTS

(a) whether Japan had proposed in the past to connect Buddhist spots in the country by hi-speed rail corridor;

(b) if so, the reasons for not accepting that proposal;

(c) whether the Government is now considering the proposal of the Japan; and

(d) if so, the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R. VELU)

(a): No, Sir.

(b) to (d): Do not arise.