(a) The total funds allocated for gauge conversion of Naupada to Gunupur Railway line during each of the last three years and current year;
(b) The reasons for delay in implementation and execution of the
conversion line by East Coast Railway Zone; and
(c) The progress of survey of B.G. Line from Gunupur to Therubali as
extension project to connect B.G. Line from Naupada to Therubali thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R. VELU)
(a): The expenditures incurred on Naupada–Gunupur gauge conversion
project during the years 2003–04, 2004–05 and 2005–06 are Rs. 12.38 crore,
Rs. 12.82 crore and Rs. 7.32 crore respectively. Budget outlay provided for
the project during the year 2006–07 is Rs. 34 crore.
(b): The project is being progressed as per its operational priority and
availability of resources.
(c): The updating survey for extension of the line from Gunupur to
Theruvali has been completed and the project has been found non-
bankable.