(a) whether Union Government is responsible for development and maintenance of National Highways in the country;
(b) if so, whether the Government has provided any assistance for development and maintenance of National Highways in Jammu and Kashmir during the last three years;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) & (b) Yes, Sir.
(c) Following expenditures have been incurred by Government of India during the last
three years for development and maintenance of National Highways in Jammu & Kashmir.
Year Expenditure (Rs. in crores)
2001-02 63.70 2002-03 56.82 2003-04 73.48