(a) whether Uttar Pradesh Government has sent several proposals to the Union Government for maintenance and repairing works of national highways in the State;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which the Government proposes to accord approval to these proposals and release the funds accordingly ?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) 29 proposals amounting to Rs.5225.37 lakh have been sent by Uttar Pradesh Government for maintenance and repairing work of National Highways in Uttar Pradesh so far in 2004-2005.
(c) Out of 29 proposals, 15 proposal amounting to Rs. 2196.44 lakh have already been sanctioned. Efforts will be made to sanction remaining proposals during the current financial year on the basis of inter-se-priority, merit of the proposal and availability of funds.