MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT
(SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)
(a) As per PMGSY guidelines maintenance of roads constructed under the programme is the responsibility of the State Governments and all road works are covered by initial five year maintenance contracts to be entered into along with the construction contract, with the same contractor, as per the Standard Bidding Document. Maintenance funds to service the contract are required to be budgeted by the State Governments and placed at the disposal of the State Rural Roads Development Agencies (SRRDAs) in a separate maintenance account. On expiry of the 5 year post construction maintenance, PMGSY roads are required to be placed under Zonal maintenance contracts consisting of 5 year maintenance including renewal as per cycle, from time to time. The State Governments are required to make the necessary budget provision and place the funds in SRRDA for such Zonal maintenance contracts.
As reported by the State of Chhattisgarh, Constituency-wise budget provision is not made for reconstruction and repair of roads under PMGSY. However, the consolidated budget for entire state is allocated by the State Government. details are given below:-
(Rs. in crore)
S.No. Year Budget Allocation Amount Released
1 2015-16 200.00 150.00
2 2016-17 199.00 170.00
3 2017-18 210.00 172.50
4 2018-19 400.00 260.00
5 2019-20 400.00 385.25
6 2020-21 600.00 120.00
(b) In total, 50 roads have been built during the last five years upto January, 2021 under PMGSY in the parliamentary constituency of Raigarh.
(c) In total, 59 number of roads have been renewed and repaired in the Financial Year 2020-21 in the Parliamentary Constituency of Raigarh. Road-wise details, as provided by the State Government, are given at Annexure.
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ANNEXURE
Annexure referred to in reply to part (c ) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Q.No.4374 due for reply on 23.03.2021
Renewed and Repaired Work in Financial Year 2020-21 in the Parliamentary Constituency of Raigarh
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