Question : SIX LANING OF NH - 8



(a) whether there is any scheme for conversion of a stretch from Jaipur to Kishangarh of the National Highway No. 8 into six lane under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana;

(b) if so, the time by which it is likely to be converted;

(c) whether the above scheme also includes construction of a stretch from Udaipur to Ratanpura as four lane; and

(d) the time by which the stretch from Kishangarh to Udaipur is likely to be completed?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE FOR ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (MAJOR GENERAL (RETD.) B.C.KHANDURI, AVSM)


(a)&(b) Presumably, the Hon`ble Member is referring to National Highway Development Project (NHDP). The stretch of NH-8 between Jaipur and Kishangarh is proposed for 6-laning by December 2003.

(c) Yes, Sir.

(d) December 2003.