Question : Proposals for NHs From Karnataka

(a) whether the Government has received any fresh or updated proposals from Karnataka for the sanction and construction of National Highways (NHs) and if so, the details thereof;
(b) the existing length of NH in Karnataka and the expected increase in that length after the aforesaid new projects;
(c) the details of the proposals from the State which are still pending with the Union Government for approval, NH/ District-wise; and
(d) whether any time frame has been set for sanction of these proposals and, if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to (d) Length of existing National Highways in the State of Karnataka is 7652 km. Ministry keeps on receiving proposals from various State Governments/UTs, etc., including from the State of Karnataka for declaration / up-gradation of State roads as National Highways (NHs). Ministry considers declaration of some of the State roads as NHs from time to time based on the requirements of connectivity, traffic levels, inter-se priority and availability of funds. Ministry had received 9 proposals at a cost of 1625.68 Crore during 2021-22 for construction of National Highways, of which 6 proposals at a cost of Rs 1152.20 Crore have been sanctioned. The balance proposals would be sanctioned depending on completion of land acquisition and other pre-construction activities.
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