(a) whether the preliminary survey/alignment work on the Bijapur-Ugar rail link has been
completed;
(b) if so, the details and the outcome thereof;
(c) the expenditure incurred thereon;
(d) whether connecting Bijapur with Ugar will shorten the distance and travel time for travellers
from Goa to Howrah; and
(e) the time by which the work on the said project is likely to be started and completed
alongwith the expenditure likely to be incurred thereon?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI BANDARU DATTATRAYA )
(a) to (e): A statement is attached.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (e) OF UNSTARRED
QUESTION NO.4804 BY SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA
ON 19.12.2002 REGARDING BIJAPUR-UGAR RAIL LINE
(a) to (c): No such survey work has been undertaken. However, a survey for a new BG line
between Bijapur and Shedbal via Athani in the vicinity of the suggested line was conducted in
2000-2001. As per the results of the survey, cost of the 112.40 km. long line had been assessed
as Rs. 213.85 cr at the then prevailing price level with a rate of return of 1.03%. In view of the
grossly unremunerative nature of the project coupled with the severe resource constraints, the
proposal could not be taken up for consideration. An expenditure of Rs. 5.40 lakh has been incurred on this survey.
(d): No, Sir.
(e): Does not arise.