(a) whether there is any special proposal to construct roads in the tribal dominated
areas of Madhya Pradesh which have not been connected by roads so far;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Tribal Affairs Ministry has requested the Government to give them funds
directly for the development of roads in Scheduled/Tribal dominated areas; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government thereto?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (DR. TUSHAR A. CHAUDHARY)
(a)&(b) No Madam. However, development of 237 km of State roads in Balaghat District of
Madhya Pradesh has been approved under the programme for development of roads in Left Wing
Extremism (LWE) affected areas.
(c)&(d) No Madam. However, Ministry of Tribal Affairs requested for earmarking of funds
under Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) in the Annual Plan during 2011-12. Accordingly, Rs. 375.00
crores has been earmarked under TSP under the scheme of Special Programme for development
of road connectivity in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected areas.