Question : RAIL KOSHI MAHASETU

(a) whether target for completion of Rail-Koshi Mahasetu on the Koshi river in Bihar is fixed for March, 2009 ;

(b) whether inauguration and foundation laying stone ceremony of the said Mahasetu was done in August, 2005 but none out of the 40 pillars proposed to be erected for the said Mahasetu has been constructed so far;

(c) whether one of the pillar constructed at that time has tilted now;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the steps proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI R.VELU )

(a) : Yes, Sir.

(b) : Well foundations for six piers have been taken up.

(c) : No, Sir.

(d) & (e) : Do not arise.