Question : Funds for Rail Over Bridges

(a) whether the Government is aware that out of the 14 Road Over Bridges at Railway level crossings that are currently being built in Odisha, there has been no release of funds by the Railways for 12 of these projects and released only Rs.9.44 crore for the remaining two projects and if so, the details reasons therefor;

(b) whether the Government is aware that this shortfall in the release of funds is despite the Railways share of the project being Rs.233.26 crore and if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government to ensure that the due funds for these projects are released in a timely manner?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINSTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a) to (c): In general, Railway undertakes construction of Road Over Bridge (ROB) in Railway portion whereas approaches are constructed by State Government. Adjustment and Reimbursement of funds by Railways to State Government, for cost sharing projects, is a continuous process and so far, Railway has reimbursed ? 24.05 crores to State Government of Odisha.

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