(a) whether several road construction companies have been deputed to ensure
implementation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in the country
including Bihar and Jharkhand;
(b) if so, whether works under the PMGSY is lying pending is some States
particularly Bihar and Jharkhand till date by the Union Government due to
increase in prices of construction materials;
(c) if so, the details thereof ; and
(d) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI PRADEEP JAIN `ADITYA`)
(a) Yes, Sir. Central Agencies have been engaged for implementation of road projects
under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in Bihar, Jharkhand and Tripura.
(b) to (d) The Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for the road works under PMGSY are
prepared on the basis of prevailing Annual State Schedule of Rates and it is expected that
on an average the tendered value would approximate the estimated value. The contracts
for construction of rural roads under PMGSY are, therefore, fixed price contracts. In case
the value of tenders received is above the estimate that has been cleared by the Ministry,
the difference (tender premium) pooled for the entire State for the works in a phase/batch
is to be borne by the State Government. Also, all costs due to time overrun, arbitration or
judicial award shall be borne by the State Government.