Question : ZARAP PATIADEVI SECTION OF NH



(a) whether the work on Zarap-Patiadevi Section of National Highway (NH) 17 has come to a stand-still for the last 8 months due to delay in approval of the revised cost estimates of Rs.274.12 crores submitted by Maharashtra Government whereas these have already been recommended for approval by the fact finding-cum-enquiry committee of the Ministry;

(b) if so, the reasons for delay in giving approval; and

(c) whether an early approval is likely to be given to these revised cost estimates so as to enable Maharashtra Government to complete remaining 30 per cent work on the said section of NH-17?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

(a) to (c) A revised cost estimate for 4 laning of Zarap- Patiadevi section of National Highway -17 has already been approved by the Ministry at a cost of Rs. 264.05 crores.