(a) the number of proposals received and executed for the construction of roads on BOT basis in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh;
(b) whether there is any provision for central assistance and seeking Central Government`s approval in this regard; and
(c) if so, the percentage of amount of profit exceeding total cost to be recovered under this system ?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (MAJOR GENERAL (RETD.) B.C. KHANDURI)
(a) For the State of Chhattisgarh, one proposal for four laning of Raipur-Durg Section of NH-6 has been received under Build Operate and Transfer (BOT). The work has been awarded . Another proposal relating to construction of Durg Bypass on NH-6 has been executed under BOT. Madhya Pradesh : 7 Nos. of BOT proposals have so far been received from the State PWD, Madhya Pradesh. Out of this, work for construction of Katni Bypass has already been awarded. Remaining 6 works are under various stages of progress.
(b) Subsidy upto 40% is available for BOT projects costing more than Rs. 100 crore. Central Government`s approval is required for BOT projects on National Highway before the concession agreement is finalized.
(c) The concessionaire is selected on the basis of competitive bidding. No figure relating to percentage profit can be given.