(a) the total number of National Highways (NHs) passing through the State of Bihar;
(b) whether there is any proposal to construct new NH in Darbhanga region in the State;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the funds allocated for construction of NHs in Bihar during the last three years?
THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)
(a) 59 National Highways (NHs) passes through the State of Bihar.
(b) & (c) Yes, Sir. There are two proposals for construction work of 4-laning of Amas to Darbhanga of NH-119D under Bharatmala Pariyojna and 2-lane paved shoulder of Rosera to Darbhanga of NH-527E under PM Package, Bihar in Darbhanga region in the State.
(d) Total Fund allocated for construction of National Highways in state of Bihar is Rs 4320.88 cr, Rs 5773.80 cr & Rs 6666.92 cr for Financial Year 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21 respectively.
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