(a) whether Government is planning to seek the help of French companies to develop the fast
growing motorway network in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the reasons for seeking the help of French companies?
(a) whether Government is planning to seek the help of French companies to develop the fast
growing motorway network in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the reasons for seeking the help of French companies?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS(SHRI JITIN PRASADA)
(a) No, sir. The Government is not planning to seek exclusive help of French companies to
develop the motorway network in the country. However, National Highways Authority of India
invites bids for Highways’ projects through global tendering, wherein the French companies in
joint venture with Indian companies are also participating and bidding for these projects.
(b) & (c) Does not arise.