Question : WORLD BANK AID FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES

(a) whether the World Bank has offered financial assistance to India for construction of bridges;

(b) If so, the details of the same;

(c) the terms and conditions of the financial assistance; and

(d) the details of the number of bridges likely to be constructed with this assistance, State-wise?

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (Shri S.S. Palanimanickam)

(a): No Sir. The World Bank has not offered financial assistance specifically for construction of bridges.

(b), (c) & (d): Do not arise. ………..