Question : CONSTRUCTION OF ANDAMAN TRACK ROAD



(a) the details of proposals submitted by the Andaman and Nicober Administration to the Union Government for allowing construction/improvement of Andaman Track Road (ATR) with shouldering passing through Jarawa reserve;

(b) whether the Government has any proposal to close the ATR;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the Government has discussed with any of the stakeholders including local representatives who protested against any such move in a meeting held on 26th July, 2010 and chaired by Dy. Chairman, Planning Commission; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)

(a) to (e): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.