(a) the names and the present status of various ongoing/pending railway projects in Gujarat along with funds earmarked and expenditure incurred thereon so far, project-wise ; and
(b) the time by which these projects are likely to be completed ?
(a) the names and the present status of various ongoing/pending railway projects in Gujarat along with funds earmarked and expenditure incurred thereon so far, project-wise ; and
(b) the time by which these projects are likely to be completed ?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI DIGVIJAY SINGH)
(a) & (b) : The names and the present status of various
ongoing pending railway projects in Gujarat along with
funds earmarked and expenditure incurred thereon till
March 2000 is given in Appendix.
Target Dates where-ever decided are indicated in the status of the projects.
APPENDIX
APPENDIX REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) & (b) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 722 FOR 23.11.2000
Sl. Project Cost Exp. up Budget Status of Work No to Mar. Outlay `2000 2000-01
(Amount in Crores of Rupees)
On-Going Railway Projects in Gujarat
New Lines
1 Gandhinagar- 52.00 0.00 2.00 New work included in the Adrej Moti- Budget 2000-01.Final location Kalol survey has been completed. Preparation of plans and estimate is in progress.
2 Godhra- 597.00 21.09 10.00 This work is being executed in Indore Dewas- phases. The first phase work Maksi between Dewas & Maksi is now in progress. Work is in progress on 2 major bridges remaining 6 major bridges have been completed . Work on all 49 minor bridges have been completed. The other items like earth work and ballast supply are also in progress. This section is expected to be completed in the IX-Plan period, subject to availability of resources.The work between Indore-Dahod- Godhra will be taken up after completion of work between Dewas & Maksi.
3 Kapadvanj- 62.74 50.00 10.00 This work though sanctioned in Modasa 78-79 remained frozen for several years. The Gauge conversion work between Nadiad & Kapadvanj which was a part of the sanctioned project was completed in 92-93. The new line portion was defrozen in 94-95. Work is now in progress and is expected to be completed by Dec.`2000.
Doubling
1 Surat- 49.00 0.00 1.00 New work included in the Kosamba PH-I Budget 2000-01. Preparation of of 3rd line plans and estimate has been between taken up. Vadodara and Virar
Railway Electrification
1 Udhna- 138.12 14.98 25.20 11 RKM has been energised Jalgaon till Mar` 2000. The work is progressing as per schedule . Target is March 2003.
Gauge Conversion
1 Bhildi- 64.88 11.43 6.90 Earthwork, minor & major Viramgam bridges are in progress and would be completed in the coming years as per availability of resources. The target for completion of this work has not yet been fixed.
2 Dharangadhar 13.27 3.09 0.10 This work is being done on a-Kuda 1/3 cost sharing basis with siding the Gujarat Government and the Ministry of Industry. Earthwork has been completed and full ballast supply has been taken up. The work is in progress and will be completed after co-sharer deposit their running share of funds.
3 Gadhidham- 337.79 10.00 3.00 Necessary clearances have been Palanpur obtained. Preliminary work for preparation of plans and estimates has been taken up.
4 Gandhidham- 52.00 8.30 20.00 The work is in good progress Bhuj and is targetted for completion in 2000-2001.
5 Phulera-Marwar - 0.00 15.00 Work has been completed and Ahmedabad commissioned. Residual works are in progress.
6 Rajkot- 153.36 18.19 10.00 Earthwork, minor bridges and Veraval strengthening of major bridges have been taken up and are in progress. The work is expected to be completed during the coming years depending upon availability of resources.
7 Surendernagar 536.11 15.01 53.00 The formation and bridge work -Bhavnagar is in good progress. Track, Signalling etc. are to be done by SPV consulting with the Ministry of Railways and GPPL. MOU has been signed. Further follow up action is being taken. Target date is 2002-03.
8 Wankaner- 82.48 19.42 30.00 The work is in good progress. Malia Miyana The first phase from Morbi to Maliya Miyana and Dahinsara- Navlakhi has been completed.The rest of the section is targeted for completion in 2000-2001.