(a) whether a proposal regarding improvement of 330 kms Andaman Trunk Road in Andaman & Nicobar Islands is being formulated by the Andaman & Nicobar Administration;
(b) if so, the time by which it is likely to be cleared, executed and implemented;
(c) whether the Government would provide funds under a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for improvement of Andaman Trunk Road in Andaman & Nicobar Islands; and
(d) if so, the details thereof ?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (MAJOR GENERAL (RETD.) B.C. KHANDURI, AVSM)
(a) This Ministry is primarily responsible for development and maintenance of National Highways. Andaman Trunk Road is not a National Highway and no proposal for its improvement has been received.
(b) Does not arise.
(c)&(d) Funding for the project under Centrally Sponsored Scheme can be considered only after receipt of the proposal subject to its inter-se-priority and availability of funds.