(a) whether the Government have formulated any plan to improve National Highways in the NER particularly in the State of Manipur; and
(b) if so, the details of the Highways proposed to be developed and amount to be spent thereon?
(a) whether the Government have formulated any plan to improve National Highways in the NER particularly in the State of Manipur; and
(b) if so, the details of the Highways proposed to be developed and amount to be spent thereon?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT
(DR. DEBENDRA PRADHAN)
(a) Yes Sir.
(b) Development of National Highways is a continuing activity. An allocation of Rs.10.00 crore has been made by the Ministry to the State Government for development of National Highway - 39 and 150 in Manipur during 1999-2000. In addition to this Border Roads Organisation has allocated Rs.0.45 crore for development of National Highway - 39 from Mao to Maram and Rs.07.13 crore for development of National Highway-53.