(a) the details of the ongoing railway projects in Uttar Pradesh;
(b) whether these projects are running behind schedule;
(c) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the steps taken by the Railways to complete these projects expeditiously?
(a) the details of the ongoing railway projects in Uttar Pradesh;
(b) whether these projects are running behind schedule;
(c) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the steps taken by the Railways to complete these projects expeditiously?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R. VELU)
(a): At present, there are 6 New Line, 6 Gauge Conversion, 23 Doubling and 5 Railway Electrification ongoing projects falling partly/ fully in Uttar Pradesh.
(b) & (c): The projects are being progressed as per availability of resources. Delay in land acquisition, adverse law & order condition and failure of contractors is affecting the progress of works.
(d): A number of initiatives have been taken for generating additional resources through Public Private Partnership, cost sharing by State Govts., funding through Ministry of Defence and National Projects etc. Funds have also been allocated through increased internal resource generation.