Question : Daily Target for Construction NHs

(a) the number of ongoing and delayed projects of National Highways, State/UT-wise;

(b) whether the Government has set up any daily target for construction of National Highways and if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has been able to construct/build the National Highways as per the daily target fixed in this regard and if so, the details thereof along with the road constructed as per the target fixed, State/UT-wise; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor along with the remedial action taken by the Government to expedite the construction of NHs as per the daily target fixed for the purpose?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)
(a) The State/UT wise details of ongoing and delayed projects of National Highways are enclosed as Annexure.

(b) No, Madam. However, it is targeted to complete 10,950 km of National Highways during 2015-16. 1733 km have been constructed till 31st July, 2015.

(c) & (d) Do not arise.

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