Question : DILAPIDATED CONDITION OF NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

(a) the details of the policy and action plan of the Government for the construction, maintenance and repairing of roads connecting to National Highways which are in dilapidated condition in the country;

(b) the details of the new action plan formulated by the Government in consultation with State Governments, State-wise particulary Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan State Governments;

(c) the present status of the road connecting to NH-8 from Paota to Taskola in Rajasthan; and

(d) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a)&(b) This Ministry is primarily responsible for development and maintenance of National Highways (NHs). The development and maintenance of other type of roads is entrusted with the concerned State Governments and other executing agencies. Further, Ministry also provides assistance to the State Governments for development of state roads under Central Road Fund (CRF), Economic Importance & Inter State Connectivity (EI&ISC) Schemes. The stretches are selected in consultation with the State Governments on year to year basis depending on the liability created and accrual of the State.

(c)&(d) The stretch of NH-8 from Paota to Taskola in Rajasthan is a State Highway and its development and maintenance is looked after by Rajasthan State Government.