(a) the total length of the National Highways of the country;
(b) whether the Government have fixed any time bound targets to develop this entire National Highways;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether any national level organization has been assigned the responsibility to maintain the high standards in development and maintenance of National Highways; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT
(DR. DEBENDRA PRADHAN)
(a) At present the total length of National Highways in the country is 52010 kms.
(b) & (c): Development and maintenance of National Highways is a continuous process. However, Govt. has drawn up a phased programme for improving riding quality of all National Highways.
(d) & (e) Yes, Sir. The National Highways Authority of India has been entrusted with the development and maintenance of certain National Highways.