Question : SURVEY FOR NEW LINES IN CHHATTISGARH

(a) the details and the present status of ongoing/ pending surveys for laying of new railway lines in Chhattisgarh including Uslapur to Dongargarh via Mungeli, Kabirdham, Gandai and Khairagarh;

(b) the details of funds allocated/spent thereon so far, project-wise;

(c) the time frame set for the construction of new lines on the said sections particularly Uslapur-Dongargarh section; and

(d) the steps taken /being taken by the Railways to complete the aforesaid projects within stipulated time - frame?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H.MUNIYAPPA)

(a) & (b): Thirty three surveys for new lines falling fully/partly in Chhattisgarh are in progress. The anticipated cost of these surveys is Rs. 2.34 crores and Rs. 17.28 lakhs has been allocated in the Railway Budget 2012-13. The survey for new line between Dongargarh-Uslapur(234 Km) has been completed. As per the survey report the cost of this line is Rs. 1088.09 crores with ROR of (+)1.11%.

(c) &(d) : Do not arise as the project is not yet sanctioned.