(a) whether funds released to the nominated executing agencies under the Pradhan
Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in certain States were less than the cost of
the projects;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefore;
(c) the current status of construction work of phase-I and phase-II under PMGSY in
Bihar;
(d) the reasons for delay in construction of roads, if any; and
(e) the time by which the remaining roads are likely to be completed?
MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH)
(a) to (e): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.
Statement referred to in reply to Parts (a) to (e) of Lok Sabha Starred Question
No. 166 due for answer on 11.8.2011.
(a) & (b): The funds are released to the Nominated Executing Agencies as per PMGSY
guidelines.
(c): In Phases-I & II, out of 298 and 670 road-works cleared, 269 and 563 road-works
have been completed respectively.
(d) & (e): `Rural roads` is a State subject and responsibility of execution of works under
PMGSY is of the State Government.