(a) the total length of plastic roads in the country, State wise;
(b) whether the Government has any proposal to promote laying of plastic roads
in the country and also issued any directions to the State Governments in this regard;
(c) if so, the details thereof and the targets fixed for the purpose; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)
(a) to (d) The Ministry is primarily responsible for development and maintenance of National Highways in the country.
Research for use of plastic wastes in road construction for mixing with bitumen have been undertaken. However, no
conclusive results have so far been obtained from it. Therefore, it is premature to contemplate its use on National
Highways.