Question : FUNDS UNDER PMGSY

(a) whether the Government has taken note of the pace of development work under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY);

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether instances of delay in release of funds under the PMGSY have been reported during the last three years and the current year;

(d) if so, the names of such States and the reasons therefor;

(e) whether the delay in release of funds have led to cost and time overruns in construction of roads; and

(f) if so, the details thereof and the corrective steps being taken in this regard?

MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH)

(a) to (f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

Statement referred to in reply to Parts (a) to (f) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 327 due for answer on 25.8.2011

(a)&(b): The implementation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is being reviewed at regular intervals. This review is undertaken through Performance Review Committee Meetings, Regional Review Meetings (with a group of States) and during the meetings of the Empowered Committee held for one or more States. PMGSY is being monitored and assessed through monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress reports received from the States. Under PMGSY, till June 2011, a total of 3,28,139 km length (New Connectivity and Up-gradation) has been completed and expenditure of Rs. 83,788 Crore has been incurred.

(c)to(f): The funds under PMGSY are released to the States as per PMGSY guidelines, keeping in view of pace of implementation, level of spending and the unspent balance available with the State.