MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI R.VELU )
(a): Yes, Sir. The project was included in Budget 2000-01. Banka-Barahat and Banka-Bhitia
Road have also been approved as part of the project.
(b) & (c): Banka-Barahat section is targeted for completion during 2005-06. On
Deoghar-Sultanganj section, final location survey has been completed, land acquisition and
other activities have been taken up. An expenditure of Rs.60.67 crore has been incurred on the
project up to 31.03.2005. An outlay of Rs.8 crore has been provided for the work in Budget
2005-06.
(d): The target for completion of the project has not been fixed.