(a) whether the Government proposes to establish a separate fund for rebuilding and repair of roads damaged due to floods and recent heavy rain in the southern part of the country especially in Karnataka;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the alternate measures being taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)
(a) No Sir.
(b) Does not arise.
(c) Ministry of Road Transport & Highways is mainly responsible for development & maintenance of National Highways. Different activities of Maintenance & Repairs of National Highways are carried out under sub-heads like Ordinary repairs, Periodical Renewals, Special Repairs and Flood damage repairs for within the available resources. During the year 2021-22, an amount of Rs 8.0 Crore has been allocated to the State of Karnataka under the Sub-head FDR for carrying out repairs and maintenance of NHs damaged due to the recent rains and floods. Major reconstruction / Rehabilitation requirements due to the damages caused by the rains/floods if any are also carried out by including such requirements in the Annual Plans of the concerned State including that of the State of Karnataka.
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