Question : ROAD PROJECTS OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR



(a) the number of proposals sent by Jammu and Kashmir from March 1, 2001 to October, 2002 regarding construction of by-passes, four laning of national highways and construction of bridges on national highways;

(b) the action taken thereon and the funds allocated for each of the proposals;

(c) whether the Government have prescribed any time limit for the completion of these works; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS [MAJOR GENERAL (RETD.) B.C. KHANDURI]

(a) No proposal for construction of new bypasses, four laning of National Highways and construction of bridges on National Highways were received from Jammu & Kashmir between March 1, 2001 and October, 2002.

(b) to (d) Does not arise.