Question : MODERNIZATION OF NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

(a) whether the National Highway Development Project is a step forward towards modernisation of National Highways;

(b) if so, whether the project includes of National Highways with enhanced safety features;

(c) if so, the total kilometers of roads so far covered by the NHAI under this scheme;

(d) the number of proposals at present under different highways and total number of projects likely to be covered during the Tenth Plan period;

(e) the steps taken or being taken by the Government to accelerate the pace of development of National Highways;

(f) whether the Government has chalked out any proposal for Eleventh Plan period for the development of National Highways; and (g) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRY OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a) and (b) Yes, Sir.

(c) Phase wise status of National Highways Development Project (NHDP) is enclosed as Annexure-I.

(d) Phase wise status of NHDP during Tenth Plan (2002-2007) is enclosed As Annexure-II.

(e) The steps taken by the Government to accelerate the pace of development of National Highways is enclosed as Annexure-III.

(f) and (g) Since, the 11th Plan is under the final stage of preparation, the details relating to the development of National Highways during the plan period is yet to be finalized. However, the amount of expenditure and the likely source of finance (as per the Financing Plan of NHDP as approved by Committee on Infrastructure) for development of National Highways during 11th Plan Period are enclosed as Annexure-IV.