Question : IMPROVEMENT OF ROADS IN AP



(a) whether the Union Government has received proposals from the Government of Andhra Pradesh for improvement of roads in the flood affected districts of Kurnool, Mahabubnagar, Krishna, Guntur, Nalgonda and Kadappa districts;

(b) if so, the details and status thereof;

(c) the action taken by the Government so far in this regard;and

(d) the time by which these proposals are likely to be cleared?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI R. P. N. SINGH)

(a) & (b) This Ministry is primarily responsible for development & maintenance of National Highways in the country. Four proposals for resurfacing of National Highways in the Districts of Krishna & Guntur have been received from Government of Andhra Pradesh during 2010-2011, for which the details are annexed.

(c) & (d) The proposals will be considered for clearance during 2010-11, depending upon availability of funds and inter-se priority of works.