to the reply given to Unstarred Question No. 709 dated February 26, 2001 and state:
(a) whether the Government have decided to take charge of the National Highway No. 93
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the time by which the reconstruction work on National Highway No. 93 is likely to be commenced; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) MAJOR GENERAL (RETD.) B.C. KHANDURI, AVSM
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) Action is on to entrust NH No. 93 to the State Government of U.P. for development and maintenance.
(c)&(d) The development of National Highway network in the country is a continuous process and works on National Highways are taken up in Annual Plan in a phased manner based on the inter-se priority subject to overall availability of funds.