(a) whether the World Bank is funding the development of more Road and highways projects in Orissa;
(b) if so, the details of projects identified therefor;
(c) whether the 142 km. State road from Bhadrak to Jashipur via Anandapur and Karanjia has been included in the World Bank funded road development Project; and
(d) if so, the amount of World Bank aid is likely to be made available for that project?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN
THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) & (b) The Ministry is primarily responsible for development and maintenance of National Highways. There is no ongoing/contemplated National Highways project being/ to be funded by World Bank in Orissa. Development and maintenance of State Roads comes under the purview of the State Government.
(b) & (d) This is a State Road and State Government has not approached this Ministry for obtaining any assistance from the World Bank.