(a) whether the Government are aware that Jammu-Srinagar National Highway is in a dilapidated condition; and
(b) if so, the amount spent on its maintenance during the last three years and the remedial steps proposed to be taken to improve the situation?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (MAJOR GENERAL (RETD.) B.C. KHANDURI)
(a) Jammu-Srinagar National Highway is being maintained in traffic-worthy condition, within available resources.
(b) The amount spent on maintenance of this highway during the last 3 years is as follows:-
Year Amount (Rupees in crore)
1999-2000 5.20 2000-2001 5.59 2001-2002 4.02 (tentative)