Question : DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF NH-92



(a) the details of works undertaken for development and maintenance of NH-92 in U.P. and Madhya Pradesh, project-wise and year-wise;

(b) the details of implementing agencies engaged for the said works;

(c) the fund released so far and spent on the said NH, project-wise;

(d) whether the work on this NH is going at slow speed; and

(e) if so, the details thereof alongwith steps taken thereon?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a) & (b) The details of works undertaken for development and maintenance of NH-92 during last 3 years in the State of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh along with implementing agencies are annexed.

(c) Funds are allocated State-wise and not NH/project-wise. An amount of Rs.1022.65 crore has been allocated on development and maintenance of National Highways during last 3 years in the State of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh against which Rs.991.67crore has been spent.

(d) & (e) The progress of two works is slow due to contractor’s fault. Contractors have been directed by issuing notices to expedite the progress of works.