(a) whether the Government propose to make a plan to link the States in the North-Eastern region of the country with rail lines;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the amount likely to be incurred on the said plan?
(a) whether the Government propose to make a plan to link the States in the North-Eastern region of the country with rail lines;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the amount likely to be incurred on the said plan?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R. VELU)
(a) to (c): No, Sir. However, a number of new line and gauge conversion projects have been taken up to improve rail connectivity to the North-Eastern States. These projects require about Rs.6000 crore for completion.