(a) whether the Union Government have recently cleared the gauge conversion project of Cuddalore-Vriddachalam-Salem line; and
(b) if so, the details in this regard and the funds sanctioned for the project?
(a) whether the Union Government have recently cleared the gauge conversion project of Cuddalore-Vriddachalam-Salem line; and
(b) if so, the details in this regard and the funds sanctioned for the project?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI DIGVIJAY SINGH)
(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. The project was cleared by the Government in their meeting held on 7.2.2001. An amount of Rs. 6 crore has been proposed for this work in the Budget 2001-02.