Question : FUNDS FOR RENEWAL WORKS ON NH

(a) whether the sanction ratio for original works 2006-07 on National Highways and the sanction ratio for periodic renewal works 2006-07 on NH have been increased in each State of the country particularly in Jharkhand;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Draft Annual Plan for 2006-07 has been received by each State Government for approval; and

(d) if so, the details of the amount sanctioned for the project and release of the amount to the each State of the country for the year 2006-07?

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a) and (b) The sanction ratio (Bank of Sanction Ratio) is the Department’s internal arrangement for the utilization of the available funds. During the financial year 2006-07, the Bank of Sanction Ratio for the National Highways (Original) works was increased in each State / Union Territory for a short period. The Bank of Sanction Ratio for the Periodic Renewal works was not increased in the financial year 2006-07. The details are annexed.

(c) Yes, Sir.

(d) The details of the amounts sanctioned for the projects for the development of National Highways and the funds allocated in each State / Union Territory during the year 2006-07 are annexed.