Question : FUNDS FOR NATIONAL HIGHWAY-206



(a) the funds allocated, sanctioned and utilised for the development of National Highway No.206 during the last three years and the current year;

(b) whether the development/ construction of National Highways has been delayed; and

(c) the steps taken/ proposed to be taken by the Government to expedite the development works?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a) During the last three years and current year, 18 works amounting to Rs.158.75 Crore have been sanctioned for development of NH-206 in the State of Karnataka. So far, an expenditure of Rs.33.30 Crore has been incurred on these works.

(b) and (c) No, sir. Progresses of the projects are monitored on regular basis at state level and also in the Ministry through review meetings to expedite all National Highway works in the State of Karnataka.