Question : CONDITION OF NATIONAL HIGHWAYS IN UTTAR PRADESH

(a) the total amount allocated by the Government for maintenance of National Highways in Uttar Pradesh during the current financial year;

(b) whether the Government are aware that the National Highways are in a bad shape particularly in eastern Uttar Pradesh;

(c) if so, the main reasons therefor; and

(d) the details of the new schemes of the Government for improving the condition of these National Highways?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (MAJOR GENERAL(RETD.) B.C. KHANDURI)

(a) An amount of Rs. 5349.82 lakhs has been allocated to the State of Uttar Pradesh for the maintenance of National Highways so far during the current financial year 2000-2001.

(b) to (d) The National Highways in the State of Uttar Pradesh are maintained in traffic worthy condition within the available funds.