(a) whether various projects of roads and national highways are lying suspended for want of
clearance from the Ministry of Environment and Forests;
(b) if so, the State-wise details of such projects alongwith the reason therefor and the
extent to which cost escalated in these projects;
(c) whether the Government has held any talks with the Ministry of Environment and Forests
in this regard; and
(d) if so, the outcome thereof alongwith the time by which these projects are likely to be
granted clearance?