Question : FUNDS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHWAYS IN KARNATAKA

(a) the total funds sanctioned and released by the Union Government to Karnataka for development of National Highways/Express Highways/State Highways and to connect the villages with National Highways since the last three year, year-wise;

(b) the details of funds utilised by the State Government under various heads till March, 2010 out of the amount sanctioned, year-wise:

(c) the extent to which progress has been achieved in this regard; and

(d) the action being taken by the Government to ensure proper utilisation of the remaining funds by the State Government?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI R.P.N. SINGH)

(a) to (b): The details of the funds sanctioned and released/ utilized for development of Highways in the State of Karnataka during the last three years are enclosed as Annex-1.

(c) to (d): The progress achieved has been in accordance with the stipulated targets and allocation of funds.