(a) whether the Government had set any target and length in kms. of the new broad gauge rail network as well as electrification of existing network in the North East States of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Assam, Tripura and Mizoram;
(b) if so, the details thereof during the last three years, year and State-wise;
(c) whether the Government has plans to run electric trains in the existing electrified tracks connecting these 7 States;
(d) if so, the details in this regard;
(e) the details of difficulties being faced by the Government in achieving the target set; and
(f) the steps taken/proposed to be taken to overcome these difficulties?