Question : ROAD SAFETY FUND



(a) the details of the funds allocated by the Government to the States/UTs for road safety activities during the last three years and the current year;

(b) whether it is a fact that the Government has decided to utilise the said funds for construction of wayside amenities along the National Highways; and

(c) if so, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister



THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI SARVEY SATHYANARAYANA)

(a) The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways provides financial assistance to States/ UTs for setting up of Institute of Driving Training & Research. The details of funds provided to States / UTs during the last three years and current year is at Annexure.

(b) No Madam.

(c) Does not arise in view of (b) above.