(a) whether the Government proposes to widen the stretches of various
National Highways / four-lane / six-lane / eight-lane in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise particularly Bihar, Uttar Pradesh,
Uttrakhand and Rajasthan;
(c) the number of proposals received from various State Governments during each
of the last three years, State-wise alongwith the action taken or proposed to be
taken in this regard;
(d) the details of the expenditure likely to be incurred on these projects;
(e) whether the Government is planning to formulate a clear policy for maintenance
of existing roads during construction phase of four-laning / six-laning / eight
laning;
(f) if so, the details thereof alongwith the steps taken by the Government in
this regard; and
(g) the time by which the aforesaid policy is likely to be implemented?