(a): whether the Union Government propose to take up urban projects jointly with Iran, particularly in Afghanistan;
(b): if so, the details thereof;
(c): whether any agreement has been signed in this regard;
(d): if so, the details thereof;
(e): the time by which the said projects are likely to be launched and the amount likely to be spent thereon; and
(f): the other areas of sharing experiences for the reconstruction of Afghanistan?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT & POVERTY ALLEVIATION ( SHRI BANDARU DATTATREYA )
(a)&(b): No, Sir. However, the National Buildings Construction
Corporation Ltd. (NBCC), a Public Sector Undertaking under this
Ministry engaged in the construction of Civil Engineering
projects on contracts is exploring the possibilities of
undertaking urban projects related to Housing, Hospital, Primary
Health Centres, Schools, Roads, Water Supply System etc. in
Afghanistan jointly with Iranian Construction Companies.
(c): No, Sir.
(d)&(e): Does not arise.
(f): Exact details of the projects which are likely to come up
in Afghanistan are not known. However, CPWD and NBCC would like
to participate in projects which would come up in Afghanistan
for development/reconstruction etc.