Question : Wayside Amenities on National Highways

(a) whether the Government has floated an ambitious scheme to build wayside amenities on National Highways;

(b) if so, the highlights of the scheme;

(c) the measures taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to select vendors for this purpose;

(d) whether the Government proposes to give priority to/make reservations for local people living near highways, small and medium enterprises, SC/ST/OBC and minority enterprises in awarding contracts for vendors; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a)& (b) Yes, Madam. Wayside amenities at different locations on NHs will include Parking lots, Toilets, kiosks for sale of miscellaneous items, etc.

(c) to (e) Wayside Amenities are proposed to be set-up on Public Private Partnership (PPP) Model. The modalities are being finalized.


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