Question : GAIL`S INVESTMENT PLAN



(a) whether the Gas Authority of India Ltd., (GAIL) has finalised the investment plan for Tenth and Eleventh Five year Plans;

(b) if so, the projects presently being implemented and proposed to be implemented by GAIL in the Tenth and Eleventh Plans; and

(c) the total investment proposed to be made by GAIL under its investment plan?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS & PANCHAYATI RAJ (SHRI MANI SHANKAR AIYAR)

(a): The investment plan for the Eleventh Five Year Plan has not been yet finalized by GAIL. The investment plan for the Tenth Five Year Plan was approved by GAIL’s Board and subsequently by the Planning Commission in 2001-02.

(b): The projects being implemented at present by GAIL are:

1.	Dahej-Uran Pipeline

2. Thulendi-Phulpur Pipeline

3. Vijaipur-Kota Pipeline

4. Jagoti-Dewas-Pithampur Pipeline

5. Kelarus- Malanpur Pipeline Project 6. Expansion of Petrochemical Plant at Pata



(c): The total proposed investment outlay for the Tenth Plan is Rs 8414 crore.