Question : TWO LANING OF NH-106



(a) whether the Government proposes to undertake two-laning of National Highway No. 106 passing through Supaul;

(b) if so, the details therof;

(c) whether Pipra stretch is likely to pass through Kamalpur village thereby affecting a large number of villagers;

(d) if so, whether the Government has received any suggestions regarding construction of this road without any demolitions in the village; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government thereto?

Answer given by the minister



THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI SARVEY SATHYANARAYANA)

(a) & (b) Government has approved two laning of National Highway No.106 from Birpur to Bihpur (km. 0.00 to km. 136.00) to be taken up with World Bank loan assistance.

(c) Minor re-alignment of NH-106 is proposed in Kamalpur Village for improvement of sharp curves. Total eleven houses are going to be acquired thereby affecting 54 persons.

(d) & (e) A reference has been received regarding modification of the alignment which is under examination.