(a) whether the Government proposes to develop the existing roads in Arunachal Pradesh as National Highways;
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not , the reasons therefor; and
(c) the necessary steps being taken by the Government in this regard?
(a) whether the Government proposes to develop the existing roads in Arunachal Pradesh as National Highways;
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not , the reasons therefor; and
(c) the necessary steps being taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI. K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) No, Sir.
(b)&(c) In February, 2004 the Ministry had declared 7457 kms of State Roads as National Highways. Due to financial and other constraints, at present, emphasis is being given for development of roads already declared as National Highways instead of declaring more roads as National Highways.