Question : RAILWAY PROJECTS,RAJASTHAN



(a) whether the Railways have received any request from the State Government of Rajasthan for the sanctioning of funds for pending and new railway projects in the state included in the Eleventh Five Year Plan;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the action by the Railways thereon?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a) to (c): Chief Minister, Govt. of Rajasthan had requested for allocation of funds to the ongoing projects. The funds are being allocated as per the availability of resources keeping in view the progress of projects. During 2009-10, an outlay of Rs.777.44 crore has been provided for the ongoing projects falling fully/partly in the State of Rajasthan.