Question : IMPLEMENTATION OF PMGSY IN VIDARBHA REGION OF MAHARASHTRA



(a) whether the Government has sanctioned projects for Vidarbha region of Maharashtra under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY);

(b) if so, the details of roads constructed/to be constructed in the region thereunder; and

(c) the funds made available and utilized so far?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SURYAKANTA PATIL)

(a) Yes, Sir. Government has so far sanctioned five phases (Phase I to Phase V) for Vidarbha region of Maharashtra under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana(PMGSY).

(b) According to the information furnished by the State Government, the details of roads constructed and being constructed are as follows:-

No. of roads
Phase Constructed To be constructed
I 234 0 II 189 0 III 58 2 IV 35 9 V 109 438
TOTAL 625 438

(c) Amount of funds made available for Vidarbha region of Maharashtra and utilized upto June 2007 is Rs.235.84 Crore.