Question : CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS UNDER PMGSY IN UTTARAKHAND



(a) the total length of roads approved and completed under Pradhan Mantri GramSadak Yojana (PMGSY) in the hilly areas/districts of Uttarakhand during the last three years and the current year, year-wise;

(b) whether construction work of some of the roads particularly between Balmana and Ramkund (Devprayag) in Pauri Garhwal district has not been completed;

(c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(d) the year and date on which the construction of the said roads was approved along with the total estimated length of the said roads;

(e) the total length of road targeted to be constructed during the above period;

(f) whether the Government has noticed any irregularities in construction of the said roads; and

(g) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister



MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI LALCHAND KATARIA)

(a): Length of road works completed under PradhanMantri GramSadak Yojana (PMGSY) in Uttarakhand during the last three years and the current year is as under:-


Year Length Sanctioned Length completed (in km.) (in km.) 2010-11 981.27 551.88 2011-12 98.11 639.58 2012-13 1139.70 474.43 2013-14 674.85 62.84 (upto June’ 13)

(b): As reported by the State Government, the mentioned road is not sanctioned under PMGSY. It is under the State Sector.

(c)to(g): Does not arise.