(a) whether a large number of Rail Projects relating to Madhya Pradesh are pending clearance
with the Union Government;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
(c) the time by which all above pending projects relating to Madhya Pradesh State are likely
to be given approval?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS(SHRI R. VELU)
(a) to (c): A project pending for clearance is that project which has been included in Budget
with the proviso that work would be taken up after obtaining requisite approval and for which
approval is awaited. There is no such pending project in Madhya Pradesh. However, there are
certain new proposals pertaining to projects for which survey has been done and decision will
be taken in due course after finalization of survey reports based on results of the survey.
The proposal of Manmad–Indore new line has been processed for necessary approval.