(a) whether the World Bank has sanctioned a loan for Road Network project in Uttar Pradesh recently;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the phases in which the said project is likely to be completed ?
(a) whether the World Bank has sanctioned a loan for Road Network project in Uttar Pradesh recently;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the phases in which the said project is likely to be completed ?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS ( MAJOR GENERAL(RETD.) B.C. KHANDURI )
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) The loan envisages upgrading of 973 km. and major maintenance of 2574 km. of State roads. In addition, loan funds will be utilised for social and environmental measures, institutional development of Government of Uttar Pradesh, a pilot project for road safety etc.
(c) The project is to be completed in two phases. In phase I, upgrading and major strengthening has been provided for in 374 km. and major maintenance in 808 km. of State Highways and major district roads while the remaining length is provided for in phase II. Four by passes and five major bridges are also provided for in phase II.