Question : NH FROM SARNATH TO LUMBINI

(a) whether the National Highways from Sarnath to Lumbini is in a dilapidated condition;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government for its upgradation by converting it into four lane;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the time by which the proposal is likely to be finalised?

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

(a): No, Madam.

(b): Does not arise.

(c) to (e) Four laning of National Highway No.233 from Varanasi to Ghagra Bridge is proposed under NHDP IVB for which PPPAC proposal is under evaluation.