Question : STREAMLINING PROCESSES IN HIGHWAY PROJECTS



(a) whether the Government has any proposal to reduce the project preparation period from 18 months to 8 months and streamline the various processes and approvals involved in National Highway projects;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government is considering to initiate a system of rating and grading of construction companies involved in road and other infrastructure development projects; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS(SHRI R. P. N. SINGH)

(a) & (b) Yes,Sir. However, Project preparation period varies from project to project depending upon the geographical location, terrain and length of the project.

(c) No, Sir.

(d) Does not arise.