(a) whether the Government proposes to improve the condition of the National
Highway No.76 from Mirzapur to Jhansi via Chitrakoot and Banda;
(b) if so, the amount sanctioned therefor; and
(c) the time by which the stretch of the National Highway No.76 falling under Banda is likely to be repaired?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THEMINISTRY OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(a) Amount sanctioned during the last three years for development was Rs.43.89 crore and for maintenance was Rs.9.06 crore for National Highway No.76 from Mirzapur to Jhansi.
(c) Development and maintenance of National Highways is a continuous process and works pertaining thereto on National Highways are taken up depending upon the traffic intensity, condition of road and availability of funds. Works sanctioned in Banda District from km.137.00 to 326.00 of NH-76 are in various stages of progress and are targetted for completion by March, 2007.