(a) whether the Government have ascertained amount meant for annual expenditure for maintenance of National Highways of country, State-wise;
(b) if so, the total amount annually required to be spent for proper maintenance of National Highways; and
(c) the average amount allocated and spent for the maintenance of N.H. during last two years?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS(INDEPENDENT CHARGE)MAJOR GENERAL (RETD.) B.C. KHANDURI, AVSM
(a) & (b) It is estimated that an amount of about Rs. 1250 crore is annually required for maintenance of National Highways in the country.
(c) Amount allocated and spent for maintenance of National Highways during the last two years is as under:-
Year Allocation Expenditure (Rs. in Crore) (Rs. in Crore)
1998-1999 549.80 530.00 1999-2000 687.58 643.81