Question : SAFETY INVESTIGATIONS BY WORLD BANK

(a) whether the World Bank proposes to carry out safety investigations on various accident prone States and National Highways in the country;

(b) if so, the details of such States and National Highways identified in this regard;

(c) whether the World Bank proposes to provide funds for retro fittings for improving roads safety quotient on such highways;

(d) if so, the total expenditure likely to be incurred thereon; and

(e) the agencies likely to be involved in the execution of such projects?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI R.P.N SINGH)

(a): No, Sir. There is no specific proposal of any such study before the Government. However, project specific road safety issues are studied, discussed with World Bank and addressed under the respective World Bank funded projects.

(b): Does not arise.

(c): No such proposal has been received from the World Bank.

(d) & (e): Do not arise.