(a) whether the Government has accorded necessary sanctions for the
work of proposed Sabari rail from Angamali;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the present stage of the work undertaken;
(d) whether the Government received any request from the State
Government for extension of Sabari rail to Trivandrum via Punalur
and Nedumangad;
(e) if so, the action taken by the Government in this regard; and
(f) if not , the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI R. VELU )
(a) & (b): Construction of new rail line from Angamali to Sabarimala
is a sanctioned project. Keeping in view the recommendation of the
State Government and Estimates Committee (2001-04) of Kerala Legislative
Assembly, it has been decided to terminate the line at Azutha, short
of Reserve Forest Area. Anticipated cost of this project is Rs.550
crore and an outlay of Rs.2 crore has been provided during 2004-05.
(c): Final location survey has been completed. The matter is being
pursued with the State Government for land acquisition. So far, no
land has been made available to the Railways.
(d): No, Sir.
(e) & (f): Do not arise.