(a) whether the progress of National Highways has been reviewed by the Government;
(b) if so, the details thereof during the last three years and the current year;
(c) whether the progress in this regard is very slow;
(d) if so, the details thereof and reasons therefor; and
(e) the action taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) Yes Sir,the progress of National Highway Projects
is constantly monitored through periodic reviews.
(b) Financial progress of National Highway Projects during
last three years and current year is at Annexure - I.
(c)& (d) There has been slow progress in implementation of some projects.
This is generally due to various reasons such as,delays in land acquisition,
forest clearance,shifting of utilities, poor-performance of some contractors
and law & order problem in some States.
(e) The matter is taken up with concerned State Governments for expediting the
land acquisition,forest clearance,shifting of utilities and for providing proper
security to facilitate the progress of works.Action is also taken against non-performing
contactors as per the provisions of the contract.