Question : Bharatmala Pariyojana

(a) the details of the roads proposed to be constructed under Bharatmala Pariyojana project;

(b) the details of the projects on which work has been started so far thereunder along with the projects which are likely to be implemented at the earliest;

(c) the number of districts being connected under the same along with the details and the number of cities where logistic parks are proposed to be set up;

(d) whether the Government is on track to achieve the target of awarding 50% of projects under phase one of the Bharatmala Pariyojana by December 2018, as announced by the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways and if so, the reasons for such delays; and

(e) if not, the estimated time-frame required by the Government to complete awarding 50% of these projects?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-I for development of 34,800 km road stretches (including residual NHDP roads) categorised as Economic Corridors, Inter-Corridors, Feeder Routes, National Corridors, Border Roads, International Connectivity Roads, Coastal Roads and Port Connectivity Roads; spanning over a period of 5 years i.e. from 2017-18 to 2021-22.

(b) Highway projects with aggregate length of approximately 6400 kms have been awarded under Bharatmala Pariyojana (including residual NHDP works) up to October, 2018.

(c) Connectivity to 550 districts has been envisaged through highways network under Bharatmala Pariyojana. Further, logistic parks in 35 cities have been envisaged under this scheme.

(d) & (e) Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-I is targeted for completion by year 2021-22. In order to achieve timely completion of this scheme, the progress of projects under Bharatmala Pariyojana is monitored regularly to ensure timely completion of DPR / feasibility study and civil works for the projects. Further, use of latest technology such as LIDAR survey, Drone Imaging, Satellite Imaging, etc. is ensured for expeditious implementation of projects. The process of land acquisition for these projects is also in advanced stage.

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