(a) whether the Government are aware of poor condition of National Highways passing through West Bengal;
(b) if so, the steps taken by the Government for proper maintenance of the National Highways in the country especially in West Bengal;
(c) whether the maintenance of National Highways in West Bengal could not be taken up due to resource crunch; and
(d) if so, the steps proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF
ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (MAJOR GENERAL (RETD.) B.C. KHANDURI)
(a)&(b) Out of total length of 2007 Km of National Highways in the state of West Bengal, riding quality of a length of 900 km has been improved during the last two years. A length of 771Km has been taken up for Four laning under NHDP
(c)&(d) As against a requirement of Rs.39.58 crores for Maintenance and Repairs of National Highways in West Bengal, Rs.15.09 crore could be made available during the current year. National Highways are being maintained in traffic worthy condition within the available resources.