Question : CONSTRUCTION OF ROHTANG TUNNEL



(a) whether the technical and commercial bids for construction of the Rohtang Tunnel being undertaken by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to link Lahul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh with other parts of the State have been evaluated;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the list of firms finalised to which works relating to the tunnel are to be assigned; and

(d) the time by which the construction work is likely to be completed?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF DEFENCE(SHRI A.K. ANTONY)

(a) Yes, Madam.

(b) to (d): The contract for construction of Rohtang Tunnel has been awarded to M/s Starbag-Afcon (JV) on 24th September, 2009. Construction work is targeted for completion by the year 2015.