Question : WORKS UNDER PMGSY



(a) whether sub-contracting is allowed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) works; and

(b) if not, the remedial measures taken by the Government to check and control such nexus between contractors and sub-contractors?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT(SHRI PRADEEP JAIN `ADITYA`)

(a): Yes Sir. As per the provisions of Standard Bidding Document (SBD),sub- contracting upto 25% of the contract price is allowed. In addition,in case the amount put to bid is more than Rs.5.00 crores, sub-contracting has been allowed for routine maintenance of roads with effect from 3rd August, 2009.

(b): Does not arise.