(a) the names of the new railway lines/ railway projects already
surveyed but not sanctioned so far; and
(b) the time by which approval for the same is likely to be accorded?
(a) the names of the new railway lines/ railway projects already
surveyed but not sanctioned so far; and
(b) the time by which approval for the same is likely to be accorded?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a): As on 01.08.2011, 269 number of surveys totaling 24987 Km and requiring
a fund of Rs. 283512 Crores have been completed during the 11th Plan. Out of
these, 210 number of projects could not be taken up due to these being highly
un-remunerative and operationally not required. Sanction of projects depend,
besides other factors, on the availability of funds. As on date, there are
large shelf of projects i.e. 129 New Line, 45 Gauge Conversion and 166 Doubling
projects requiring a fund of about Rs. 1,25,000/- Crores, currently in progress.
Hence, no firm time-frame can be given for sanction of the remaining projects.
(b): Survey reports are first examined in the Ministry for ascertaining
feasibility, cost, justification and viability of the proposal. Proposals
found suitable are processed further for obtaining requisite approvals.