Question : GRANT FOR UTTARANCHAL FROM C.R.F.



(a) whether the Union Government propose to provide grants to Uttaranchal from Central Road Fund for improving the condition of roads;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the reaction of the State Government thereto?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE FOR ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (MAJOR GENERAL (RETD.) B.C. KHANDURI, AVSM)

(a)&(b) An amount of Rs. 11.02 crores was allotted to the State Government of Uttaranchal from Central Road Fund (CRF) for works on State roads during the year 2000-2001 out of which an amount of Rs. 3.67 crore has already been released. Further funds will be released on receipt of the utilisation cerificate.

(c) The scheme will augment the financial resources of the State Government for improvement of State roads.