(a) the progress so far made on Bogibeel bridge project;
(b) the total expenditure incurred on the project till date;
(c) the funds allocated by the Railways for the project during 2005-06 ;
(d) whether the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has given any funds towards its share of the cost;
(e) if so, the details thereof; and
(f) the measures taken to complete the construction of bridge within time frame as targeted?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R. VELU)
(a): The overall physical progress is about 19%.
(b): Rs.294.74 crore upto March, 2005.
(c): Rs. 82 crore has been provided in the Budget 2005-06 out of which Rs.70 crore has to come through Infrastructure Special Purpose Vehicle being set up by Ministry of Finance.
(d): No, Sir.
(e): Does not arise.
(f): Proposal has been mooted for project specific funds as an additionality to the normal Railway’s Plan.