Question : WIDENING OF NATIONAL HIGHWAY NO. 80



(a) whether the Government propose for widening and upgradation of National Highway No. 80 in year 2002-2003;

(b) if so, the allocation made by the Union Government for the above work and the target fixed for the completion of the work; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE FOR ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS(INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (MAJOR GENERAL (RETD.) B.C. KHANDURI, AVSM)

(a) & (b) A plan provision of Rs. 7.0 crores has been made for upgradation of 35 km. section of National Highway No. 80 during 2002-2003. It is too early to indicate the target for completion.

(c) Does not arise.