(a) whether new railway line from Kadur-Chikmagalur-Belur-Sakleshpur has been announced
in the Railway Budget 2010-2011;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government of Karnataka has agreed to bear 50 per cent of the cost;
(d) if so, whether the land acquisition work has been completed for the purpose; and
(e) if so, the time by which the said new railway line is likely to be started and completed?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) & (b): This project is already a sanctioned work.
(c): Government of Karnataka has come forward to bear 50% of the balance cost w.e.f. 01.4.2010.
(d): No, Madam.
(e): Work on Kadur-Chikmagalur new line (46 km) is in progress. Of this, Kadur-Kannihali (25 Kms),
which is a part of Kadur-Chikmagalur section, is expected to be completed during 2010-11.