(a) whether the Government have created a substantial funds through cess on petrol/HSD during the last three years;
(b) if so, the details of funds collected during the above period, year-wise/State-wise;
(c) whether the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) plans to invest these funds on the development of Highways in the country; and
(d) if so, the plans to develop roads in the country particularly in Gujarat with estimated cost of development?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)
(a) & (b) Yes, Sir. The modalities for the fund are yet to be finalised. Hence no further details can be given at this stage.
(c) Yes, Sir.
(d) The National Highways network in the country will be developed in a phased manner. National Highways Authority of India has taken up the works of four/six laning of Golden Quadrilateral and North-South & East-West corridors which are estimated to cost Rs.54,000 crores. This includes development of 1164 km. of National Highways in Gujarat at approximate cost of Rs.3000 crores.