Question : NHs Behind Schedule and HAM

(a) whether a number of projects of NHAI are running late due to the problem in land acquisition, if so, the UT and State-wise details along with the action taken by the Government;

(b) whether a large number of Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) projects are yet to secure financial closure due to selective sanctioning of loans by the banks;

(c) if so, the list of HAM projects which are yet to secure financial closure, State/UT-wise; and

(d) whether the Government is planning to shift in awarding of roads projects on pure EPC basis, if so, the details thereof along with the reasons of shift?

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

(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a) Madam, approximately 26 National Highway projects have been delayed wherein land acquisition is one of the reasons. State-wise list of such projects is enclosed as Annexure- I.

The following steps have been taken by NHAI/Government to expedite the process:

• Streamlining of land acquisition
• Disputes Resolution mechanism revamped
• Award of projects after adequate preparation in terms of land acquisition, clearances etc. Process of obtaining clearances from different Ministries/Department would commence as soon as the alignment is finalized and final feasibility report is submitted.
• Close coordination with other Ministries and State Governments
• Completion of major portion of land acquisition prior to initiation of bid.
• Regular review at various levels.
• Rationalize compensation for delays attributed to authority

(b) Out of total 109 HAM project, Financial Closure in respect of 63 projects has already been achieved by the Concessionaire. 22 projects are under consideration for declaration of Financial closure and for 24 projects documents have not been received yet, however, Concession Agreement has already been executed.

(c)Details are enclosed as Annexure-II.

(d) No, Madam. There is no consideration in NHAI for shift in awarding road projects purely on EPC basis. However, there is a proposal to arrive at proper combination of EPC and HAM projects to be executed in NHAI.