(a) the present status of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla new line projects, particularly Katra-Dharma section;
(a) the reasons for delay in execution of work on Katra-Dharma section;
(b) the details of funds allocated/spent thereon; and
(c) the time frame set for completion of the said projects, particularly Katra-Dharma section
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a)to(d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1916 BY DR. KIRIT PREMJIBHAI SOLANKI TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 23.08.2012 REGARDING KATRA-DHARMA RAILWAY LINE.
(a)to (d) : The latest anticipated cost of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla new rail line project is Rs. 19565 crore out of which an expenditure of Rs. 7917 crore has been incurred upto March, 2012. An outlay of Rs. 1000 crore has been provided for the work for 2012-13. The work is divided into 3 legs and the details are as under:-
Udhampur-Katra (25 km) Progress is 95%. Targeted to be completed by December, 2012.
Katra-Qazigund (148 km) Progress 13%. Qazigund-Banihal (19 km) section targeted to be completed in 2012-13. The remaining portion targeted to be completed by December, 2017.
Qazigund-Barazmulla (119 km) Completed and commissioned.