(a) whether the construction work in Fazilka-Abohar Broad gauge railway line has started
since the Preliminary Engineering-cum-Traffic Survey was completed in December 1997;
(b) if so, the present status of the project;
(c) the amount of money allocated for this project during 2003-2004; and
(d) the target date fixed for completion of the work?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI BANDARU DATTATRAYA )
(a) & (b): The final location survey has been completed and land acquisition is in progress.
The work of construction of rail line would be started as and when the land becomes
available.
(c): An amount of Rs. 1.51 crore has been proposed for the project in the Budget 2003-2004.
(d): No target date has been fixed for completion of this project.