Question : NATIONAL HIGHWAY NO - 29

(a) whether the Government are aware that a portion of National Highway No. 29 near Kaudiram, Gorakhpur has badly damaged due to flood in 1998;

(b) if so, the action taken by the Government to repair the National Highway No. 29; and

(c) if no action has been taken, the reason therefor?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (MAJOR GENERAL (RETD.) B.C. KHANDURI, AVSM)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) The damaged portion of National Highway No. 29 near Kaudiram, Gorakhpur has been repaired.

(c) Does not arise.