Question : FUNDS FOR NATIONAL HIGHWAY PROJECTS



(a) whether adequate funds have been allocated for the various National Highway Projects under implementation in the country;

(b) if so, the details of the funds allocated and utilised during each of the last three years and the current year, Statewise;

(c) whether any NH construction project has been delayed due to non-availability of funds; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor alongwith the steps being taken for mobilisation of resources?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS(SHRI R.P.N.SINGH)

(a) and (b) The works/projects for development of National Highways (NHs) are taken up as per availability of funds, inter-se priority and traffic density. The State-wise details of the funds allocated and spent / utilised for the development of NHs during each of the last three years are annexed. The budget for the current year is not yet approved by the Government.

(c) No, Sir.

(d) Does not arise.