(a) whether the Government is planning to construct the road from
Gobind Ghat to Hemkunt Sahib in order to ease arduous travel on foot
by pilgrims; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government is planning to construct the road from
Gobind Ghat to Hemkunt Sahib in order to ease arduous travel on foot
by pilgrims; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI JITIN PRASADA)
(a) &(b): This Ministry is primarily responsible for development
and maintenance of National Highways in the country. The road from Gobind
Ghat to Hemkunt Sahib in Uttarakhand is not a part of National Highways
network. The responsibility for the development and maintenance of the
same rests with State Government.