Question : ROAD FROM GOBIND GHAT TO HEMKUNT SAHIB



(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?

Answer given by the minister


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.