(a) whether the survey work to start the construction of a bridge over river Brahmaputra at Bogibil has been completed;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons for such delay;
(d) the time frame for completion of the construction of this bridge;
(e) the estimated cost of the construction of said bridge;
(f) whether this bridge is included in the Prime Minister`s special package for North Eastern Region; and
(g) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS(SHRI O Rajgopal)
(a) to (e): Yes, Sir. The Final Location Survey with preliminary designs and drawings of the rail-cum-road bridge at Bogibeel over Brahmputra river has been completed. As per the survey report, the cost of this project has been assessed as about Rs. 1760 cr. No time-frame for completion of this project has been set. Work will be progressed and completed as per availability of resources.
(f) & (g): Yes, Sir. The then Prime Minister Shri H.D. Deve Gowda on 27.10.96, announced New Initiatives for the North Eastern Region which mentioned `Proposal for Road-cum-Rail Bridge at Bogibeel. Rs. 1,000 cr. will be sanctioned this year and the work commenced next year and completed within the 9th Five Year Plan`.